ROCKY MOUNT - Clarence Eugene Christman "Grandpa", age 76, passed away December 7, 2025. Born in Lancaster, PA on November 16, 1949, he was the son of the late Carl and Lois Christman. He was also preceded in death by his grandson, Trace Elijah Christman.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Carol Prutsman Christman; his sons, Craig (Heather) of Rocky Mount and Chet (Amanda) of Nashville; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; his sister, Helen Buckwalter (Dan) of Homer, AK; his brother, Curt (Delite) of Loweville, NY; and several nieces and nephews.

A service will be held Saturday, December 13, 2025, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Gerry Blood officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service until 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Clarence's memory to SECU Family House at UNC Hospitals Chapel Hill, 123 Old Mason Farm Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 or Englewood Assembly of God (Love Fund), 2181 S. Halifax Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.