Clarence M. Alder

September 25, 1943 - November 6, 2020

Clarence “Dean” Alder, 77, of Kingsport, TN passed away at Holston Valley Medical Center Friday, November 6, 2020. Dean was born on September 25, 1943, in Sullivan County to the late Clarence and Mary Alder. He was an electrician by trade and was employed by Ball Aluminum. Dean enjoyed golf and loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. Above all, he was a loving husband and devoted father. In addition to his parents, Dean was preceded in death by his son, Dean Edward Alder and his brother, Jim Alder. Those left to cherish Dean’s memory are his loving wife of 28 years, Gloria Alder; daughter, Susan Alder (Craig Ecker); step-son, Rob Carter (Destiny); step-daughter, Wendy Angelia Carter; brother, Don Alder (Brenda); grandchildren, Casey, Austin, Dalton and Hayden Ecker; step-grandchildren, Skylar and Shelby Carter, Jesslyn Guy and Skyann Paschal; great-granddaughter, Jaclyn Ecker; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Due to COVID-19 restrictions and respect to family and friends, please wear a mask and practice social distancing. A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at Oak Hill Memorial Park in the Garden of the Last Supper with Bradley Farmer officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made in Dean’s memory to the Diabetes Association online at www.diabetes.org Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.oakhillfh.com The care of Clarence “Dean” Alder and his family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral & Cremation Services.