Mathew Alan Clemons

Mathew Alan Clemons, Sr., 60, of Salem, Va., passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023. He was born to William Billy and the late June E. Clemons on April 1, 1963. Alan worked as a Land Surveyor for many years and was an active member of the Virginia Association of Surveyors. When not working, he enjoyed bowling for many years. Later on he enjoyed golf, and watching hockey and baseball games. He took many trips with his kids and extra kids to watch those games. Above all, he adored his wife and was so very proud of his children. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Kate and Mass Clemons, and Gertrude and Carl Eades. In addition to his father, those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Jennifer Akers Clemons; sons, Mathew A. Clemons, Jr. and spouse, David, Linden William Clemons; daughter, Madison Abigail Clemons; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gerald and Sharon Akers; numerous cousins and aunts; and many friends. A celebration of his life will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home Chapel in Salem. Friends may visit with the family from 4 p.m. until the hour of the service at the funeral home. The family wishes to thank the staff at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital as well as the staff of the MICU at UVA Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Liver Association: https://liverfoundation.org | or to the UVA Health Foundation: https://giving.uvahealth.com/ways-give. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. Service Details. Visitation When Saturday, September 30th, 2023 4:00pm - 6:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153 Celebration of Life When Saturday, September 30th, 2023 6:00pm Location John M. Oakey & Son Chapel Address 305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153