Clarence "Tub" Burnside

June 18, 1927 - December 3, 2015

Clarence Edward "Tub" Burnside, 88, of Eminence, peacefully passed from this life at 9:05am, on Thursday, December 3, 2015, in St. Francis Hospital, Mooresville. He was born on June 18, 1927, to the late Grant and Anna Marie (Warner) Burnside. Clarence was a veteran of the Korean War; proudly serving his country in the United States Army. He drove a truck for many years. A proud man and talented teacher, Tub was known to fix just about anything. He was a man of his word and also had a way with words. Everyone knew exactly where they stood with him. At times, he seemed to be stern on the outside, yet once the shell was cracked he was kind, thoughtful and would go to the ends of the earth showing just how much he truly cared for the ones closest to him. He raised seven children with his wife Hazel, to whom preceded him in death on April 14, 2004. Shortly after Hazel's passing, Tub found a reason to keep going in life and grew to absolutely adore a special friend that had recently lost her husband. He shared the last eleven years of his life with his sweetheart and loving companion, Patricia Gott. Mr. Burnside leaves behind a large family of his own and an extended family. He was proud of his grandchildren and great grandchildren; treating all of the family as his own regardless of blood relation. The stories of his life and many memories will be carried in the hearts of many generations to come. Per his wishes, services were held privately at Light Memorial & Funeral Chapel in Monrovia. Clarence was laid to rest next to Hazel and a graveside service was conducted on Saturday, December 5, 2015, in Nebo Memorial Park, Martinsville. Immediate family and close friends gathered in "Poppa Tub's" honor and Cathy Gott delivered a beautiful tribute at the cemetery. To share a favorite memory, send a condolence to the family or light a candle in his memory visit www.lightmemorial.com.