Rev. Samuel Edgar Condon
Rev. Samuel Edgar Condon, 92, was called to his heavenly home with his Lord and Savior on Dec. 30, 2025.
He was born Dec. 7, 1933, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the middle of five childrenwith four sisters, as he grew up in Indiana. He graduated from Broad Ripple High School in 1951 and soon after enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during the Korean War from 1951 to 1954.
After his honorable discharge, Samuel dedicated his life to Christ and answered a call to ministry. He enrolled in Frankfort Pilgrim College and earned a ministerial degree in 1961. While attending college, he met the love of his life, Pauline Reed. The two were married Aug. 31, 1957.
Upon graduating, the Condons accepted a pastoral calling at the Clinton First Pilgrim Holiness Church. This church merged in 1968 to become the current Clinton Wesleyan Church. The Reverend Samuel and Pauline Condon served as pastor for this congregation for 38 consecutive years. He also held numerous leadership roles in the Wesleyan Church, including first district youth president, first district youth camp director, district treasurer, and assistant district superintendent of the Tennessee District for 23 years. He also served on the Tennessee District Board and Executive Board.
Throughout his ministry, Pastor Samuel Condon was a dedicated servant to fulfill his calling to help build the kingdom of God. He was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ who served with humility, kindness and compassion. Along with his devoted wife of 68 years, Samuel and Pauline committed their marriage and life to God and service to others. Samuel retired from his pastoral service in 1999.
After his retirement from ministry, he worked for Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton for 19 years.
He enjoyed golf, watching the Tennessee Volunteers, yard work, doing handiwork around his home and spending time with his family.
Samuel Condon was preceded in death by his parents, Harry Ellsworth Condon and Emily Dodd Condon, and his four sisters, Catherine, Mary, Ruth and Esther.
He is survived by his loving wife, Pauline (Reed) Condon; daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn and Jerry Sparks, Darla and Russ Turner, Charla and Mike Holbrook, and Mary Sue and Jeff Hamilton; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
The family received friends from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026, at Clinton Wesleyan Church, 821 Fowler St. A Celebration of Life service followed at 11 a.m. The graveside service was held at 12:30 p.m. at Oak Ridge Memorial Park, 1501 Bethel Valley Road.
Dr. Marlin Hotle, the Rev. David Speas and Dr. Mike Holbrook officiated. Holley Gamble Funeral Home in Clinton is in charge of arrangements.
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