Odis Clemons

To view the Livestream services of Odis Lee "New Hope" Clemons, please visit the links below:

For Saturday, April 27, 2024, service: Odis Lee New Hope Clemons (hdezwebcast.com)

For Sunday, April 28, 2024, service:  Odis Lee New Hope Clemons (hdezwebcast.com)

Odis Lee “New Hope”, Clemons, age 72, transitioned from his earthly home to his heavenly home on April 02, 2024, at Singing River Hospital in Gulfport, MS.

Odis was born in Philadelphia, MS, on June 01, 1951, as the fourth child of Rev. Leo Clemons and Maggie Coleman Clemons.   Odis attended Booker T. Washington and Philadelphia High Schools.  

After relocating to Gulfport, Odis married Augusta Inez Acker.*   This union was blessed with two children, Michelle Clemons and Odis Clemons, and a bonus daughter, Deborah Deloach.

Odis was employed for several years at Ingall’s Shipbuilding, in Pascagoula, Ms.   He would later spend the rest of his professional career as an employee of MS Power Company in Gulfport.  He was employed with Mississippi Power for forty years, until his health forced him to retire in 2018.      

Odis never met a stranger and was always jovial, wanting to put a smile on someone’s face.   He was very active not only in the Gulfport community but sought opportunities throughout the Gulf Coast to aid others.   He also pursued several business ventures that included operating a club and investing in real estate.  He truly enjoyed working with youth sports, organizing fundraisers for individuals facing various challenges, and promoting concerts/musical events.  A classy dresser, shopping was his passion.   He couldn’t pass up what he referred to as a “good deal”.  Waffle House, Bargain Bin, and Dirt Cheap were his favorites.   He was also an avid gardener and loved discussing politics.

Odis is preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Leo Clemons and Maggie L. Gates; granddaughter, Tiana Augusta Clemons; three brothers, Mac Arthur, Jimmy Lee, and Tommy Dee Clemons.

Odis is survived by his children, Odis (Mary V.) Clemons, Gulfport, MS, Michelle Clemons, Bay St. Louis, MS, and Deborah Deloach, Biloxi, MS.  grandchildren, Mariana Inez Clemons, Raeana Rain Clemons, Odis Lee Clemons, Isabel Alana O'Neal, and Brianna Lindsey; sisters, Earnestine (Levi) Harvey, Capital Heights, MD, Ruth Whittington (Andrew*), Philadelphia, MS, Betty Adams (James*), Jackson, MS; brothers, Dr. Lee Roy Clemons, Shreveport, LA and Danny Clemons, Philadelphia, MS; aunt; Annie L. Houston, Chicago, IL; bonus sisters, Michelle (Alfred) Henson, Birmingham, AL, and Addie Bell Kirkland, Philadelphia, MS; and bonus brother, James (Clem) Adams, San Francisco, CA.

Also cherishing his memories is a long list of cousins, other relatives, and friends.

(*denotes deceased)

Twenty-plus years ago Odis requested that upon his death, a home going service be held in Gulfport, and then the family return him to his hometown of Philadelphia, MS, for a final service and burial with his parents and siblings.  

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church in Gulfport, MS, at 11:00 am. Visitation starting at 10:00 am, & on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church in Philadelphia, MS, at 2:00 pm, Visitation starting at 1:00 pm.

Infinity Funeral Home extends our condolences to the family of Odis Clemons.  For inquiries, call 228-436-6722.