Robert E. "Clem" Clement, 76

Tech Sergeant, U.S.A.F., Ret.

Robert E. "Clem" Clement, 76, of Alamogordo, passed away, Friday, November 14, 2008 in Alamogordo.

Mr. Clement was born August 13, 1932 in New Castle, PA to W. Roscoe and Naomi (Armstrong) Clement. December 1, 1974, he retired from the United States Air Force where he was a crew chief on various aircraft and later became an ejection seat technician. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles, B.P.O. Elks, Loyal order of the Moose, #2015 and the VFW, Post 7686. He liked to fish, build and fly model airplanes and loved to play shuffle board. He received many awards in numerous Chilie Cook Offs.

He is survived by his sister, Helen McKillip and husband Kermit of Anamosa , IA and various nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two half sisters and a niece.

Memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, November 20, 2008 at the Moose Lodge.

Should friends desire, contributions may be made in his name to the organizations to which he belonged.

Direct Cremation will take place under the care of PCS Direct Cremation Services.