Clyde D. Claycomb, 94, of New Enterprise, passed away on August 13, 2022 at home. He was born on December 22, 1927 in New Enterprise; son of the late Thomas I. and Abi (Hitechew) Claycomb. On January 12, 1946 in Cumberland, MD, he was united in marriage to Betty R. (Swartz) Claycomb; she preceded him in death on November 8, 2012.
Clyde served his country as a member of the United States Navy during WWII and was a Life-Long Dairy Farmer by trade. He was a member of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Martinsburg and enjoyed restoring antique Ford vehicles as well as local and family history. Clyde’s word and handshake was his bond!
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; brothers, Stanley, Eugene (Tom), and Robert Claycomb; and sisters, Dorothy Reighard and Martha Bush. Surviving is daughter, Carol J. Rugh of New Enterprise; son, Steve A. Claycomb (Linda) of New Enterprise; granddaughter, Jessica Claycomb of Roaring Spring; three sisters, Norma Imler, Ida Hay, and Anna Mary Clapper; and many nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 from 4:00PM-7:00PM at the Stone Funeral Home in Woodbury and Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 10:00AM until the 11:00AM Funeral Service at the Potter Creek Lutheran Church. Pastor Paul R. Snyder will be officiating.
Interment will be in Holsinger Cemetery.
The family would like to thank our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ for his loving presence and care of Clyde. He provided Clyde with three wonderful caregivers, Elisha, Joann, and Kathy and the best spiritual care and healthcare from the team at UPMC Bedford Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Clyde’s name may be given to UPMC Bedford Hospice or the Potter Creek Lutheran Church.
Arrangements by Stone Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. (www.stonefuneralhomewoodbury.com); Woodbury.
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