Clinton “Clint” Ray Beaver Jr.
Clemson, SC

Early Friday morning on April 12th, 2024, Clint lost his long battle against cancer. He was surrounded in love by his daughters Kimberly and Colleen. Despite spending much time in and out of hospitals, Clint never lost his sense of humor. Fishing was his favorite pastime, especially with his grandson Holden (Colleen’s son). He got to see his daughter Kim and son-in-law Mike have a miracle child (Delena) who he played with and with whom he made silly faces. He even pulled some light-hearted pranks on the nurses and posted on Facebook how thankful he was for “all the wonderful help.” He had a great ability to make others smile and his sense of humor will be missed.

Clint was born to Clinton Sr. and Etta Ellen (Payne) Beaver in Patrick, Cherokee County, North Carolina, on July 27, 1936, the same year the town was flooded by the TVA. Clint, his parents and several brothers and sisters moved to Budd Lake, New Jersey. After high school, Clint joined the Navy, later attended Fairleigh Dickinson University, and became a successful businessman working for Kemper and GE/Swiss reinsurance for over 35 years.

Clint made many friends over the years, but he was happiest with his daughters and his late wife Bea. They and her children and her grandchildren enjoyed many long days at the cottage he had in Williams Bay, Wisconsin.

Clint was served in the Korean War, he was involved in the Civil Air Patrol as a radio specialist, was a Free Mason and later in life he delivered Meals on Wheels.

He will be deeply missed by his friends, daughters, stepchildren, step grandchildren and his grandchildren Holden and Delena.

A memorial service will be held at Clemson United Methodist Church on May 7th at 6:30pm with reception starting at 5:30.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Clemson United Methodist Church children’s ministry.

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