Clarence Burton Silverthorne

Clarence Burton Silverthorne, formerly of Bel Air, MD, passed away peacefully on April 7th at home in Cary, NC. He was born Dec. 18, 1928 in Ironton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents and four sisters. He served in the Air Force and received honorable discharge in 1950. He worked at Edgewood Arsenal in Edgewood, MD for 33 years and retired as a quality engineer. He was married 52 years to Dolores Rose Smith Silverthorne.

He is survived by his beloved wife, son, Larry and wife Kathy of Joppa, MD, and daughter, Kim and husband Mark Lawton of Cary, NC; grandchildren Amber, Sarah, Jennifer, April, Victoria, and Nicole.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607 or a charity of one's choice.