Keith Dale Clugston, 65, of McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 25, 2025 surrounded by his family in his home.
Keith Clugston was born in Chambersburg, PA. on December 27, 1959, to the late Warren and Lois (Hertzler) Clugston.
He is survived by his wife Deloris (Martin) Clugston who he married on April 5, 1980.
Keith was a member of Mountain View Mennonite Church and a pastor for 42 years. He was also involved in other ministries for many years including Sharon Mennonite Bible Institute and Mountain View Christian School.
He was employed in the agriculture equipment business for nearly 50 years. Most recently he was employed by Cedar Crest Equipment of Myerstown, Pa. He spent 35 of those years in the John Deere business.
Keith was very involved in the lives of many people in the local community, his church community, and around the world. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and tinkering with his tractors. Recently he was able to get his antique John Deere model M running again.
Most importantly, Keith enjoyed sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He had the privilege of preaching in India and Haiti as well as across the United States and Canada.
Keith is survived by his daughters, Wendy (wife of Travis) Zook of Big Cove Tannery, Pa., Julie (wife of Keith) Nolt of Beavertown, Pa., Trenda (wife of Jared) Troyer of McConnellsburg, PA. sons, Wade (husband of Heidi) Clugston of McConnellsburg, PA., Trent (husband of Rhonda) Clugston of Fincastle, Va., and Jared (husband of Audrey) Clugston of Kurdistan, Iraq., sisters, Donna (wife of Gerald) Histand of Rome, Pa. Diane (wife of John) Histand of Rome, Pa. Maxine (wife of Lawrence) Weaver of Lahmansville, WV. Gail (wife of Robert) Weaver of Maysville, WV, brothers Rene (husband of Jennifer) Clugston of McConnellsburg, Pa., and Alan (husband of Doreene) Clugston of McConnellsburg, Pa. He is also survived by twenty-five grandchildren.
The family of Keith is hosting a viewing on January 29, 2025 from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Needmore Bible Church, Needmore, PA.
Funeral services will be held on January 30, 2025, at 10 a.m. at Needmore Bible Church, Needmore Pa. with Mountain View Mennonite Church ministry officiating.
There will also be an hour of viewing prior to the funeral service at the church.
Internment will be at Mountain View Mennonite Church Cemetery, McConnellsburg, Pa. following the funeral services.
Keith requested the omission of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in memory of Keith Clugston to Mountain View Christian School, 20162 Great Cove Rd. McConnellsburg, Pa. 17233
Arrangements were made by the Howard L Sipes Funeral Home Inc., McConnellsburg, PA.
Online condolences may be expressed at the funeral home’s website.
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