Shell Mack Clevenger

Shell Mack Clevenger, aged 60, died on July 30, 2018 at his home in Lawrenceville, Ga. Shell was born June 17, 1958 in Knoxville Tennessee. He graduated from South High in Knoxville (1976.) Shell then went into the U.S. Army, serving in Army Intelligence (ASA) and in the 82nd Airborne Division. After the Army, he graduated from Pellissippi State Community College, attended the University of Tennessee, and then began working for IBM where he held a number of patents. In recent years, up to his death, he worked as a Solutions Architect for Corus 360, a software company in Atlanta. He supported and volunteered for a number of veteran's causes. Shell was beloved by family and friends. Always ready with good cheer and a smile, he was there for everyone at the drop of a hat, in good times or bad. In addition, he freely offered his high-level computer expertise to all of us whenever we needed it. He was an avid Vols fan and loved the mountains of Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his father Bryson Edward Clevenger, and mother, Emma Jean Herndon. Shell leaves behind a wife, Karen Kay Clevenger; a son, Patrick Joseph Clevenger and wife Mary; a grandson, Patrick Azurin Clevenger; stepchildren Nathan Lindsay, Bradley Lindsay, Lauren Hall, Aaron Marsh, Christina Durham, and Jessica Durham. He also leaves behind a sister, Patricia Gail Clevenger, and a brother, Bryson Edward Clevenger, Jr., who will miss him terribly. Uncle Bobby Herndon, Uncle Patrick Herndon, Aunt Sheila Herndon, Aunt Barbara Herndon, and mother-in-law, June Casey, all survive him, as do many cousins and friends. There will be a visitation at Tim Stewart Memorial Home, 300 Simonton Road, SW, Lawrenceville, Ga. on Thursday, August 2, 6-8 P.M. An additional visitation will be held from 12:00 noon - 2:00 pm and funeral service at 2:00 pm at Manes Funeral Home in Newport, Tennessee, 363 East Main Street, Saturday, August 4. A graveside service will follow in Union Cemetery in Newport, Tennessee. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. Family and friends may sign the guest register online at www.manesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Manes Funeral Home.

Shell Mack Clevenger

June 17, 1958 - July 30, 2018