Hoya Clemons Jr.

Hoya Clemons, Jr., 65, of Wheeling, died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Transitions Health Care in Washington, PA.
He was born May 7, 1951 in Wheeling, a son of the late Hoya, Sr., and Cynthia Murphy Clemons.
Hoya was a retired miner with Consol Energy, at which time he was President of the UMWA for 15 years, and was Director of AIM, LLC. In addition to his working career, Hoya was a member of the Ohio One Lodge, El Tor Grotto, Shriner’s and the Scottish Rite.
In addition to his parents, Hoya was preceded in death by 3 children; Eric Clemons, Hoya Clemons III, Rhonda Clemons and a brother Michael.
Surviving is his daughter, Cynthia Clemons Heath and her husband Richard of McMechen, WV, 3 grandchildren; Brittany Clemons, H. Zachary Clemons, Jacob Clemons and a great-granddaughter, Raylyn Clemons.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, March 15, 2017 from 1:00pm until time of Memorial service at 3:00pm at the Altmeyer Funeral Home, South Wheeling Chapel, 3828 Jacob St., Wheeling with Dr. Mitch Johnston officiating.
Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery, Wheeling.
Online condolences may be extended to the family at www.altmeyerfuneralhomes.com