Clifford E. Brenner, 86, of 178 Klondike Drive, Warm Springs, Virginia, passed away, Tuesday, May 03, 2011 at the Bath Community Hospital.

He was born November 28, 1924 in York, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Maurice Brenner and Mildred Nye Brenner.

He was married to Frances E. Brenner, his wife of 58 years, who preceded him in death on June 25, 2007. Mr. Brenner was an electrician. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served proudly during WWII and was a recipient of the bronze star. He was a member of Virginia Chapel United Methodist Church where he was a member of the choir and the Praise and Worship Team; VFW Post 4204; member of the Bath County Wellness Center where enjoyed working out on a regular basis.

He is survived by two children, Allen Brenner of York, Pennsylvania and Cheri Wrights & husband Larry of Warm Springs, Virginia; 5 grandchildren, Rick Wrights, Joshua Wrights, Angie Wrights, Christopher Brenner and Jennifer Brenner and 5 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Jay Brenner.

A funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m., Friday, May 6, 2011 at McLaughlin & Young Funeral Home with Byong Ahn & Reverend Glenn Coleman. A graveside service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Monday, May 9, 2011 at Mount Rose Cemetery in York, Pennsylvania.

Memorial contributions may be made to Virginia Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund, c/o of Iona Connor, P.O. Box 534, Hot Springs, Virginia 24445.