CLINTON SPEIGHT. 

Elizabeth City － Clinton Speight, 49, died Thursday afternoon 5 o'clock in the Albemarle Hospital following a two weeks illness. He was a native of Winfall, Perquimans County and had been a resident of Elizabeth City for the last 18 years. Son of William Henry and Martha Boyce Speight, he was a member of the Baptist Church and a former employe of Hopkins Bros. Surviving his wife, Mrs. Johnie Benton Speight; seven daughters. Oliver Cartwright, Mrs. Clarence Ivey, both of New Hope, Wilma. Rosa Jenette. Mildred Fay, Betty Lou, Audrey June, all of Elizabeth City; four sons, Louis, William Edward, Arthur Wallace, and William Clinton Speight, all of Elizabeth City; three sisters, Harriett A. Speight. Mrs. G. Knauss and Mrs. Gladys S. Thompson, all of Elizabeth City; two brothers, Leroy C. Speight of Williamston, and William Winfred Speight of Miami, Fla.; and three grandchildren.

Raleigh, North Carolina
The News and Observer
26 Jan, 1951
Page 3
Obituary for CLINTON SPEIGHT

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### Narrative Summary of the Obituary:

Clinton Speight, a 49-year-old resident of Elizabeth City, passed away on 26 Jan 1951 after a two-week illness. He was survived by his wife, seven daughters, four sons, three sisters, two brothers, and three grandchildren.

### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services:

Funeral services for Clinton Speight will be held at the Funeral Home in Elizabeth City. Burial will take place at the local cemetery.

## The Edited Obituary

Elizabeth City  Clinton Speight, 49, died Thursday afternoon 5 o'clock in the Albemarle Hospital following a two-week illness. He was a native of Winfall, Perquimans County and had been a resident of Elizabeth City for the last 18 years. Son of William Henry and Martha Boyce Speight, he was a member of the Baptist Church and a former employee of Hopkins Bros. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Johnie Benton Speight; seven daughters: Oliver Cartwright, Mrs. Clarence Ivey, both of New Hope, Wilma, Rosa Jeanette, Mildred Fay, Betty Lou, and Audrey June, all of Elizabeth City; four sons: Louis, William Edward, Arthur Wallace, and William Clinton Speight, all of Elizabeth City; three sisters: Harriett A. Speight, Mrs. G. Knauss and Mrs. Gladys S. Thompson, all of Elizabeth City; two brothers: Leroy C. Speight of Williamston, and William Winfred Speight of Miami, Fla.; and three grandchildren.

### Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Clinton Speight                             |
|---------|---------------------------------------------|
| Age     | 49 years                                    |
| Birth    ; Winfall, Perquimans County                |
| Death   | 26 Jan 1951; Elizabeth City, North Carolina |

### Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship   | Residence                      |
|-------------------------|----------------|--------------------------------|
| Clinton Speight         | Decedent       | Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
| Johnie Benton Speight   | Spouse         | Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
| William Henry Speight   | Parent         | Unknown                        |
| Martha Boyce Speight    | Parent         | Unknown                        |
| Oliver Cartwright       | Child          | New Hope                       |
| Mrs. Clarence Ivey      | Child          | New Hope                       |
| Wilma Speight           | Child          | Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
| Rosa Jenette Speight    | Child          | Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
| Mildred Fay Speight     | Child          | Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
| Betty Lou Speight       | Child          | Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
| Audrey June Speight     | Child          | Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
| Louis Speight           | Child          | Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
| William Edward Speight  | Child          | Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
| Arthur Wallace Speight  | Child          | Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
| William Clinton Speight | Child          | Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
| Harriett A. Speight     | Sibling        | Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
| Mrs. G. Knauss          | Sibling        | Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
| Mrs. Gladys S. Thompson | Sibling        | Elizabeth City, North Carolina |
| Leroy C. Speight        | Sibling        | Williamston, North Carolina    |
| William Winfred Speight | Sibling        | Miami, Florida                 |

## Other Relevant Information

1. Clinton Speight was a native of Winfall, Perquimans County.
2. He had been a resident of Elizabeth City for the last 18 years.
3. Clinton Speight was a member of the Baptist Church.
4. He was a former employee of Hopkins Bros.