Claude Douglas Clemons

Claude Douglas Clemons, age 75, of Sand Springs was born on November 3, 1944 to Elza Ernest and Gladys Lee (Adair) Clemons in Tulsa, Oklahoma and passed from this life on July 24, 2020 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He grew up in the Sand Springs area most of his life later marrying Jan Adams. Claude was one of the top drummers in the Tulsa area from the 70's, 80's and 90's. He spent years as a member of Leon McAuliffe's "Cimarron Boys" and "Johnny Lee Wills" "All The Boys" Bands. He also played on John Lee Wills last album "Reunion". Claude played for many years as a backup for Reba McEntyre, Steve Wariner, John Anderson and Ernest Tubb. He also played at Cains Ballroom more than he could have counted.

He is survived by;

Wife: Jan of the home

Children: Tommy Collins and wife Liz of Ochelata, Oklahoma
Jeff Collins and wife Lisa of Sand Springs, Oklahoma
Shawn Clemons of Jacksonville, Florida
Chris Clemons and Tammy of Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Siblings: Judy Drennan of Tulsa, Oklahoma
Tandy Clemons and wife Donna of Mannford, Oklahoma

Sister-in-law: Jytte Clemons of Sand Springs, Oklahoma

Grandchildren: Dillon, Kyle, Mika, Mallory and Jessica Collins. Emily, Lauren, Zack, Cody and Cameron Clemons.

Great-Grandchild: Erin Goodman, Joshua, Jonah and Noah Sheldon, Matthew Iannactto, Elora Clemons and Tori and Trent Collins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Brothers; Elza Clemons Jr and Charles Clemons. Niece; Penny Clemons