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December 14, 1969 - January 31, 2025
Long time Valley resident Raymond Earl Clement, 55, passed away January 31, 2025 at his place of residence in Wasilla, AK.
A Service will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1201 Bogard Road in Wasilla at 1100 a.m., Friday February 14, 2025.
Mr. Clement was born on December 14, 1969 in Anchorage, AK to Florence and R.E. Clement. He graduated from Mat-Su Alternative High School in 1988.
He resided in Wasilla for most of his life. He was an active tradesman of carpentry and his finished work is all over parts of the Valley, Eagle River, and Anchorage. He was also a highly skilled mechanic who loved to work on vehicles. He enjoyed the great outdoors. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, and tending to his and Debbie's beloved birds.
He is survived by his two children, son Chase Clement and daughter Takota Gipson. He has three grandchildren, Layla & Hudson Clement, and Shevelle Gipson. Raymond "Brother" Clement is preceded by his mother Florence Clement, his brothers, Cleve and Troy Clement, and his sister Rosetta Clement. As well as his is longtime girlfriend Debra Killian.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Sacred Heart Catholic Church.