8-17-2008: From Richmond, Indiana "Pal-Item" RICHMOND, Ind. -- Clarence W. York, 86, passed away Friday, Aug. 15 at his residence. He was born Nov. 6, 1921, in Mount Vernon, Ky., the son of Thomas and Hattie Mink York, both of whom preceded him in death. Mr. York married the former Bessie L. Hightshoe on Nov. 7, 1940. They raised 4 children and shared 62 years of marriage before her death on Feb. 27, 2003. Mr. York was a retired truck driver, having driven over 30 years for Wallace Metal, Star Corp and Irmar Trucking. He attended Stone Valley Church. Mr. York will be missed by his daughter, Lorena Kritsch, of Springfield, Tenn.; three sons, David York of Prescott Valley, Ariz., Tom York of Centerville and Wesley York of Richmond; one sister, Evelyn Linese Jeffers; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, two sisters and three brothers preceded Mr. York in death. A funeral ceremony will be conducted by Rev. Johnny Shepherd at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 19, at the Smith & McQuiston Funeral Home, 321 U.S. 27 S., Fountain City. Interment will follow in Goshen Cemetery. Family and friends may gather for visitation from 5-8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 18, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the charitable organization of the donor's choice. Condolences may be expressed online at www.smithmcquistonwebster.com