Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthDec 15, 1927, Rockingham County, North Carolina [53725]
BurialReidlawn Cemetery, 1530 Barnes Street, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [53725]
FlagsWorld War II
FatherCecil Savage CLYMER Sr. (1902-1981)
MotherPearl JARMAN (1902-1991)
Spouses
MarriageOct 9, 1948, Reidsville, Rockingham County, North Carolina [53724]
ChildrenBrian Lee (1961-2023)
Obituary Online notes for “Doug” Douglas Fairbanks CLYMER
Douglas Fairbanks "Doug" Clymer, 62, of Watson Street in Reidsville died Sunday, July 8, 1990, at Annie Penn Memorial Hospital.
His funeral was held at Reidsville Missionary Alliance Church of which he was a member. Burial was in Reidlawn Cemetery .
The son of Cecil Savage Clymer Sr. and Pearl Jarman Clymer, Doug was a Reidsville native and a World War II veteran. He was purchasing manager at Annie Penn Memorial Hospital and previously worked at Macfield in Reidsville.
Survivors included his wife, Dorothy Watkins Clymer of the home, and two sons, Butch and Brian Clymer. He was also survived by brother Cecil Savage "June" Clymer Jr., and two sisters, Margaret Clymer and Wanda Clymer Blake, all of Reidsville. [53725]
His funeral was held at Reidsville Missionary Alliance Church of which he was a member. Burial was in Reidlawn Cemetery .
The son of Cecil Savage Clymer Sr. and Pearl Jarman Clymer, Doug was a Reidsville native and a World War II veteran. He was purchasing manager at Annie Penn Memorial Hospital and previously worked at Macfield in Reidsville.
Survivors included his wife, Dorothy Watkins Clymer of the home, and two sons, Butch and Brian Clymer. He was also survived by brother Cecil Savage "June" Clymer Jr., and two sisters, Margaret Clymer and Wanda Clymer Blake, all of Reidsville. [53725]
Obituary Online notes for Dorothy Mae (Spouse 1)
Dorothy Watkins Clymer
September 11, 1930 — February 20, 2026
Reidsville
Dorothy Watkins Clymer, 95, of Reidsville went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 20, 2026.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Reidlawn Cemetery.
Dorothy was born in Rockingham County to the late Rufus H. Watkins and Bessie Knight Watkins.
She was a devoted mother who found joy in caring for others and always put her family first. Her life was firmly grounded in her faith, which guided her through both joyful and difficult seasons. Today, she has seen Jesus.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas F. Clymer; her son, Brian Lee Clymer; her brothers, William Watkins, Franklin Watkins, and Rufus Watkins, Jr.; and her sisters, Schelvia Bennett and Elizabeth Taylor.
Dorothy is survived by her son, Butch Clymer and wife Janey; daughter-in-law, Patsy Clymer; sister-in-law, Wanda Blake; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Reidsville Alliance Church, 1300 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, NC 27320.
https://www.wilkersonfuneral.com/obituaries/dorothy-clymer [53726]
September 11, 1930 — February 20, 2026
Reidsville
Dorothy Watkins Clymer, 95, of Reidsville went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 20, 2026.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at Reidlawn Cemetery.
Dorothy was born in Rockingham County to the late Rufus H. Watkins and Bessie Knight Watkins.
She was a devoted mother who found joy in caring for others and always put her family first. Her life was firmly grounded in her faith, which guided her through both joyful and difficult seasons. Today, she has seen Jesus.
In addition to her parents, Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas F. Clymer; her son, Brian Lee Clymer; her brothers, William Watkins, Franklin Watkins, and Rufus Watkins, Jr.; and her sisters, Schelvia Bennett and Elizabeth Taylor.
Dorothy is survived by her son, Butch Clymer and wife Janey; daughter-in-law, Patsy Clymer; sister-in-law, Wanda Blake; and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Reidsville Alliance Church, 1300 Freeway Dr., Reidsville, NC 27320.
https://www.wilkersonfuneral.com/obituaries/dorothy-clymer [53726]