Clarence E. Joseph, 74, of Marion, passed away at 3:33 pm on Monday, February 23, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Marion. He was born in Hazard, Kentucky, on Thursday, January 17, 1952, to Daniel and Opal (Keith) Joseph.
Clarence graduated from New Miami High School and began a career as a florist. He enjoyed making quilts, was a painter and an artist. He also loved spending time with his black cat Ollie.
Clarence is survived by sister, Linda G (Steve) Tanner; close friend, Shawn (Debbie Meadows) Martin of Marion, IN; sister, Phyllis Hopkins of Maryville, TN; sister, Elizabeth Joseph of Fairfield, OH; brother, Jimmy Joseph of Trenton, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel B Joseph; mother, Opal V Joseph.
A graveside service will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, March 6, 2026 at Grant Memorial Park with Mick Simpkins officiating.
Arrangements are entrusted to Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Marion-Grant County Humane Society, 505 S. Miller Ave., Marion, IN 46953.
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