Clarence Sherman Alderman was the eldest child of seven of the late William Adonijah (Nige) and Nella Jennings Alderman and was born May 6, 1910 in Carroll County, Virginia but has been a resident of Galax most of his life. He died on February 20, 2007 at Blue Ridge Nursing Home.

He is survived by his wife, Irene Nuckolls Alderman of 48 Parkwood Drive, Galax. They enjoyed 72 years of marriage.

He is survived by a daughter, Norma Alderman Busic of Galax and a daughter & son-in-law Peggy Alderman and Carlos Williams of Irvine, CA.

His granddaughters are Danise Busic of Alexandria, VA; Hollace Evans of Raleigh, NC; and Megan Hendrix of Irvine, CA. He has one grandson Bradley Williams of Irvine, CA and a grandson-in-law Justin Evans of Raleigh, NC

His great granddaughters are Eliza Evans, Megyn Williams, Amanda Williams and Ashley Hendrix.

Mr. Alderman was preceded in death by 4 sisters: Beulah Hurd, Ava Alderman, Arlie Williams and Louise Alderman, and 1 brother, Roland Alderman.

His only surviving sibling is his sister, Irene Alderman Pinner of Suffolk, VA

There are several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and nieces and nephews.

Special caregivers are Evaunda Waller, Karen Freeman, and Kim Burcham as well as the staff of Blue Ridge Nursing Home.

Mr. Alderman was a Galax businessman and was co-owner of A & Z Store on Main Street with his brother Roland for many years. Also he owned Arlie's Boot Shop and Galax Variety Store.

He was Past Master of Oldtown Masonic Lodge No. 68 and at the time of his death was the oldest living past master. He was also a member of the Kazim Shrine Temple.

He was a Galax City Council Member from 1948-1956 and also served as Vice Mayor part of that time.

He became a member of the First United Methodist Church in Galax in 1937. He served his church faithfully and was an Honorary Administrative Board member. He was secretary-treasurer of Men's Bible Class and in later years the Friendship Sunday School Class. He always attended church services until a year and a half ago when his health did not permit.

Funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 Friday Afternoon, Feb. 23, 2007 at First United Methodist Church of Galax, with Rev. Walt Simmerman officiating with interment in the Felts Cemetery, Galax. The family will receive friends Friday at the church from 1 pm until service time.

Memorial contributions may be given to First United Methodist Church, Box 445, Galax, VA 24333 or Oldtown Masonic Lodge No. 68, Box 1057, Galax, VA 24333