Joey Clemson

June 29, 1977 - July 9, 2019

PRINCETON – Joseph Wayne “Joey” Clemson, 42, of Princeton, died suddenly on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his home. Born June 29, 1977 in Princeton, he was the son of Harry and Connie Stalnaker Clemson of Princeton. Joey was a 1996 graduate of Princeton Senior High School and was employed by Clemson’s Body Shop in Princeton. He loved the outdoors and practiced his survivalist skills in his spare time. He was loved and will be missed. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Harry and Leola Clemson; and his maternal grandfather, Ed Stalnaker. In addition to his parents, survivors include son, Jackson Bailey; daughter, Hailey Kennedy; maternal grandmother, Edith Stalnaker (E-Maw); sister, Heather Jones and husband Greg; nephew, Travis Jones; nieces, Hannah Chipman and Maddie Jones both of Princeton; and several cousins whom he loved very much. A celebration of Joey’s life will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday, July 12, 2019 at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton with Marty Stalnaker officiating. Per Joey’s wishes, the body has been cremated. In lieu of flowers, memorial contribution may be made in Joey’s memory to the Mercer County Animal Shelter, 961 Shelter Road, Princeton, WV 24740. The family will receive friends Friday, July 12, 2018 from 6:30 p.m. until service hour at the Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.bailey-kirk.com.