Clarence M. Nutt

Clarence Mathias Nutt, 91, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the Frank M. Tejeda State Veterans Home in Floresville, Texas. He was born on October 26, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Elroy and Iva (Lock) Nutt.

Clarence graduated from East High School and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Air Force for 20 years, 3 months, 21 days, and 7 hours. During his military career, he worked as a slot bird mechanic with the Skyblazers and traveled to more than 27 countries in just four years and had his bare feet in 6 of the 7 seas. He also completed three tours in Vietnam. Clarence retired from the Air Force in 1974 as a Technical Sergeant (E-6).

Following his military service, Clarence worked alongside his brother, Dane, at Climate Control Systems until his retirement in 1989. On December 30, 1983, he married Carol LaVonne Buskirk, and they shared 28 years of marriage together.

Clarence cherished time spent with his family, especially at Lost Island Lake. He enjoyed playing his guitar and had a deep love for country and western music. A skilled carpenter, he took pride in his craftsmanship. He was also a devoted fan of the Dallas Cowboys. Above all, Clarence was a dedicated family man who loved and supported his loved ones wholeheartedly.

He is survived by his children: Michael Dean Nutt and wife Dee of Midwest City, Oklahoma; Rhonda Lea Hudson of Midwest City, Oklahoma; Roy Clarence Nutt of Spring Branch, Texas; Sherri DePue of Midwest City, Oklahoma; Ricky Nutt and wife Lora of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; and Randy Lynn Nutt of Midwest City, Oklahoma. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren; his sisters, Delilah Richardson, Sally Soloman, and Sylvia Kimble; sister-in-law Karen Nutt; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, Elroy and Iva Nutt; his wife, Carol Nutt; his daughter, Rita Jenkins; son-in-law, Jim DePue; brothers Fred Nutt, Dane Nutt, and Howard Nutt; sister-in-law Janet Nutt; brothers-in-law Donald Richardson, Joe Soloman and LaVerne Kimble, and granddaughter, Tosha Nutt.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. with his funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home at 605 Lyon Street. Interment will follow at Avon Cemetery where full military honors will be rendered.

Memorial contributions may be directed to your local VFW, or by visiting www.heroes.vfw.org. Contributions can also be directed to the Disabled American Veteran’s (DAV) by sending a check to DAV National, 566 Federal Building, 210 Walnut Street, Des Moines, IA 50309 in loving memory of Clarence.

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