Born in Alfred, NY, June 6, 1922, a son of George and Mable (Green) Ormsby, he had resided in the Alfred Station and Almond areas most of his life. On December 14, 1946, Clinton married the former Laura Ferry who preceded him in death in December of 2008. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Clinton was employed by the former Erie Railroad and later was an assistant manager at the Hornell Agway. He had attended the Almond Union of Churches. He was a life member of the Hornell VFW and past president of the Alfred Rod & Gun Club. Clinton enjoyed pitching horseshoes and belonged to the Hornell Horseshoe Pitching League.
He was predeceased by his parents, his wife Laura, a son C. Phillip Ormsby Sr., 3 brothers; Harold, Raymond and Stanley Ormsby, as well as 2 sisters; Grace Munn and Rema Ormsby.
He is survived by his daughter; Mary Kay (Glen) Davis of Morganton, NC, a daughter-in-law; Deborah Ormsby of Whitney Point, NY, 4 grandchildren; C. Phillip (Shelly) Ormsby Jr., Michael (Molly) Ormsby, Katie Ann (David) Bennett and Nicholas Davis, 10 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit www.brownandpowersfuneralhomes.com. The family is being assisted by David W. Ames, Director.
The family will be present Monday (April 2, 2018) from 1-3 p.m., at the Bender - Brown & Powers Funeral Home, 354 Canisteo St, Hornell where funeral services will be held immediately following calling hours at 3PM with full military honors, his grandson, C. Phillip Ormsby Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Maplewood Cemetery.
Friends may make memorial contributions to: any charity of the donor’s choice.
