Clarence "Clary" Poff

Clarence “Clary” W. Poff, 80, of Rockford passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020. Born January 25, 1940, in Beloit, WI, the son of Francis and Dorothea (Hannawell) Poff. Veteran of the U.S. Army. Married Sherrie York on July 18, 1969, in Rockton. Employed for 40 years by Elco Industries. Clarence enjoyed playing golf, fishing and working on classic cars. He was a perfectionist when working on and restoring his 1949 Mercury. Survivors include his wife, Sherrie; daughter, Cheryl (Mickey) Thompson; son, Jeff (Tina) Poff; granddaughter, Samantha Poff; sisters, Louise Fisher, Dianne York and Phyllis Amundrud; sister-in-law, Linda Poff; and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents and brother, Phillip Poff. Special Thanks to Northern Illinois Hospice, especially Tina and Toni for their compassionate care.

Services will be private. Inurnment in Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park.