HOWARD LEE CLEMENTS
A.K.A. "Earthman Babyman" departed this life on Monday, October 10, 2022, after a lengthy illness. He and his lifelong companion, Vanessa Samuels shared more than 30 years together and she now mourns his passing.
Howard, a Vietnam Veteran, loved traveling to Africa where he became a collector of African art. He enjoyed singing and music and was a member of the hit band, "The Sr. Moments". He would Dj in his spare time as well and he was also the manager of a girls softball team. Earlier in life he worked as a residential maintenance supervisor in Chevy Chase, Maryland before returning to his childhood home in the Lincoln Beach Community of New Kensington, Pa where he remained until his death. He is preceded in death by father Charles Clements and mother Mary Clements, siblings Christine Reid Clements: and brother Donald James Clements.
He is survived by sons Howard Damon Clements, Jeremy Clements, daughters Maggie Roland Green McFarland and Kelley Hilty. Stepchildren Thadius Samuels and Tiffanee Hayden. Brothers Herb Clements, Chuckie Clements and Douglas Clements. Sisters Barbara Jean Gilchrist and Josephine Russell. And a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. A celebration of his life will take place at a location and date to be announced at a later time.
Arrangements entrusted to RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Services, New Kensington, 724-335-0100. www.rjslater.com