Jacob Lake Climer, 80, a lifelong resident of Cleveland, passed away Monday, February 2, 2015 in a local healthcare facility. He was a member of Michigan Avenue Baptist Church. He retired from Olin after 33 years of service. He was an avid golfer and volunteered at Chatta Valley Golf Course where he was loved by all the other golfers.
Mr. Climer was the son of the late John and Bertha Climer and was also preceded in death by his sister, Gladys Hancock; two brothers, Herman Climer and Lewis Climer.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Honey Dixon Climer of Cleveland; four children: Randy Climer and partner, Nancy Bowman, Sandi Climer Mitchell and partner, Johnny, Scott Climer and Beth Climer Crisp all of Cleveland; eight grandchildren: C.J. (Billy) Swallows of Cleveland, Emily (Reggie) Watts of Cleveland, Piper Cook, Ryan Ross, Megan (Cory) Johnson, Keri Ann Crisp, Jacob Climer and Allie Climer; ten great-grandchildren; two brothers, Claude Climer and wife, Dodie and Calvin Climer and wife, Jean; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Ray Evans, Tom and Naomi Gibson, Timothy, Angelia & Layla Rogers, Patty Ownby.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 5, 2015 at Michigan Avenue Baptist Church with Reverend David Peters officiating. Interment will follow in Michigan Avenue Baptist Church Cemetery with Ross Wooten, Ryan Ross, Donnie Hancock, Joe Starr, Tommy (Toad) Ramsey, and Dewayne (Chop) Cissom serving as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the Michigan Avenue Baptist Church Choir Fund, 2741 NE Benton Pike, Cleveland, TN 37311.
Visitation At:
The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at the funeral home.
Funeral At:
Michigan Avenue Baptist Church