Marlin Saddler Clevenger

Marlin Saddler Clevenger of Grasonville, MD, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2000, at Memorial Hospital in Easton. Born May 12, 1925, in Grasonville, he was the son of the late Frank & Leola Clevenger. He attended Grasonville Elementary School and Stevensville High School. Mr. Clevenger entered the U.S. Navy in September 1943 and served in the Asiatic Pacific area during World War II. He participated in the invasions of the islands of Saipan, Tinian, Leyte, Luzon, and Iwo Jima. Following World War II, Mr. Clevenger was employed by the Maryland State Police in 1946. He worked most of his career with the State Police on the Eastern Shore and later as Barrack Commander at Forestville Barrack and then Annapolis Barrack. After 29 years of dedicated service, he retired from the State Police in October 1975 with the rank of 1st Lieutenant. During his service with the State Police, Mr. Clevenger received three commendations for outstanding police work and over 70 letters of recommendation from citizens. Upon his retirement, Mr. Clevenger worked for W.E. Clevenger Realty and later with Rosendale Realty. In August 1988, he accepted a position with Clark Broadcasting Company in Easton as a Big Band Disc Jockey with WCEI radio in Easton. He was affectionately named "Darlin Marlin" by his fans. Mr. Clevenger distinguished himself as an active citizen over the years, participating in many civic organizations such as the Queenstown Lions Club, Eastern Shore Police Association, Kent Island Little League, Queen Anne’s County Parks and Recreation Board, Winchester Lodge Knights of Pythias and Queenstown Moose Lodge. He was a member and past commander of the VFW Post 7464. Mr. Clevenger was an active member of the Immanuel United Methodist Church in Grasonville where he served as chairperson of the Pastor/Parish Relations Committee and also as Lay Leader. Mr. Clevenger is survived by his wife of 52 years, Betty Louise Middleton Clevenger; two daughters, Sharon Cropper of Ridgely, Vicki Lynn Perry of Queenstown; one son, Richard Clevenger of Centreville; two grandaughters, Tiffany Parry of Queenstown and Amanda Clevenger of Centreville; and one sister, Freida L. Thomas of Grasonville. Mr. Clevenger was predeceased by two brothers, William (Bill) Clevenger (1983) and Winfred (Bud) Clevenger (1998); and two sisters, Dorothy Clough (1998) and Shirley O’Donnell (1999). Services will be held at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home in Centreville, MD, on Saturday, January 15, 2000, at 11 a.m. Burial will be at Woodlawn Cemetery in Easton. Friends may call on Friday, January 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Pallbearers are Richard Thomas, Conaway O’Donnell, Walter Clough, Jr., Frankie Clevenger, George Middleton, and Richard Middleton. Honorary pallbearers are Charles Kirkpatrick, Emil Myers, Bill Eckstorm, Elmer Parkerson, and Robert Middleton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to American Lung Association, 209 East Market Street, Salisbury, MD 21801 or Immanuel United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 518, Grasonville, MD 21638. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A., Centreville, MD, on Friday, January 14, 2000, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A funeral service from the will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2000, at 11 a.m. Interment in Woodlawn Memorial Park in Easton.