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Clarance Bethel Obituary
Clarance "Smokey" Bethel, 45, of Fostoria, passed away Friday, January 31, 2025, in Findlay. He was born February 13, 1979, in Fostoria to Donald "Skip" Bethel & Linda Strong.
He is survived by mother, Linda (Red) Nikolaus; son, Demetrius (Selena Hall) Bethel of Fostoria; daughter, Allie (Zachary Barnes) Bethel of Fostoria; brother, Wes Bethel of Fostoria; sister, Nichole "Nikki" Dorsey of Fremont; grandchildren, Octavia Bethel and two on the way; nieces and nephews, Destiny, Wesley, Liam Bethel, Cody Dorsey, and Jordan Dyer; great nieces and nephews, Jace Dorsey, Kylan Dyer, and Daraya Dorsey; extended family, Winston, Rae, Aysia, Rylee & E.J. Allen and Dorian Mellon.
He is preceded in death by his father, Donald "Skip" Bethel.
Smokey was employed at Jac & Do's Pizza in Findlay. Smokey was an avid Raiders, Michigan & WWE fan. He enjoyed working & fixing things. He loved fishing, camping, drawing, going to sprint car races & playing video games. Smokey loved Jack Daniels & was always the life of the party.
A celebration of life will be at 5 p.m. Friday, February 7, 2025, at Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, Fostoria, with Winston Allen officiating. Friends may call two hours prior to service from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorials can be made to Bethel family c/o Harrold-Floriana Funeral Home, 301 W. Tiffin St. Fostoria, Ohio 44830.
Online condolences can be made to the family at www.hffh.net.
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Craig Ward
October 3, 2025
I knew Clarance as a coworker and always enjoyed his workmanship and company. Truly and good dude. He will be missed.
Penny Porter
February 3, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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