Clarence

Corder

Clarence Eugene Corder, age 92, of Stearns, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 25, 2026.

Funeral services were held Monday, September 28, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home. Burial followed in the Greenwood Cemetery. 

Clarence was born September 17, 1934, in War, West Virginia, to the late Robert Corder and Flonnie Mae Hughes Corder.

A hardworking man throughout his life, Clarence spent more than 41 years working as a coal miner. When he wasn't working, he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Above all, Clarence treasured his family and especially enjoyed the times when everyone could be together. Those family gatherings and the memories made through the years held a special place in his heart.

Preceding him in death were his parents; daughters, Mildred Kay Corder and Sharon Tucker; granddaughter, Christina Tucker Slaven; and brothers, Charles Corder, Garnie Corder, Dewey Corder, and Noble Corder.

Survivors include his son, Ronald Corder; daughters, Kathy Corder and Rhonda Thompson and her husband, Jeremy; sister, Letha Gregory; grandson, Charles Corder; and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Clarence lived a long life marked by hard work, devotion to his family, and an appreciation for the simple things he enjoyed most. He leaves behind many years of treasured memories that his family will carry with them in the days ahead. He will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Hickman-Strunk Funeral Home was honored to serve the family of Clarence Eugene Corder.