Clinton F. "Clint" Kunkle, Jr., beloved husband, father, brother, pop-pop, 83 years of age of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus.
Born Sunday, February 23, 1941 in Wilkes-Barre, the son of the late Clinton F., Sr., and Maude (Schoch) Kunkle. Clint was also predeceased by; son, John Scott "Lionel" Kunkle on February 11, 2022; brother, William Kunkle.
Surviving are; his wife of 64 years, Anna May (Drasher) Kunkle; son, Thomas Kunkle and his wife Karen of Cogan Station; brother, Robert Kunkle and his wife Ginny; grandchildren, Erin Weindorf and her husband Patrick, Tristan and companion Mihaela, Michaela Henne wife of Luke, Rory and his companion Caroline, Seaver and his companion Kaci, and Austin; 8 great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Glenda Hunsinger.
A 1958 graduate of Weatherly High School, Clint served honorably in the United States Army. Clint retired from Tobyhanna Army Depot where he worked as a Radar Calibration Technician for many years. A member of Salem U.C.C., Weatherly American Legion Post #360, Silver Ridge Hunting Club, Paradise Fish & Game Club. Clint fostered his love of cooking by assisting his late son at Lionel's Luncheonette in Weatherly. An avid outdoorsman, Clint hunted, fished, and was a devoted cat lover.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services of 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231
A Funeral service will be held on Saturday March 2, 2024 at 10 o'clock A.M. from the funeral home. Friends may call on Friday evening March 1, 2024 at the funeral home from 5 to 7:00 P.M.
Interment with Military Honors bestowed will be in Union Cemetery, Weatherly, Pennsylvania.
Memorials in his name to:
Carbon County Animal Shelter
63 Broad Street
Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania 18240
Online condolences may be made to the family at
www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com