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Clyde Anderson Obituary

CLYDE ANDERSON JR., 91

WEST PORTSMOUTH – Clyde Anderson Jr., 91 of West Portsmouth, died Monday, February 3, 2014, at SOMC Hospice. He was the son of the late Clyde Sr. and Ruth Lybrook Anderson of Friendship, Ohio. He lived most of his life in Friendship and was a member of the Friendship United Methodist Church since 1931.

Clyde graduated from Portsmouth High School in 1940 and later was inducted into the United States Army as a technician in the 31st Infantry Division, spending 37 months much of which was in the South Pacific area, where he received 2 Bronze Stars. After his honorable discharge in 1946, he entered Ohio University where he earned degrees in Secondary and Elementary Education. He taught in Portsmouth City, Portsmouth West High School and Friendship Elementary. He served as Principal of Friendship School for 10 years before retiring in 1976 with 32 years of service. Clyde was a kind, gentle man who will be missed by his family, former students, teachers and friends.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Betty, his granddaughter Angie Arnett and 2 brothers-in-law, Ralph Cooley and Leon Davis.

Clyde is survived by two daughters, Sharon (Lee) Gifford of Columbus and Cathy (David) Norman of West Portsmouth; two sisters, Eva Davis of Portsmouth and Jean Cooley of Stout; two grandsons, Brian (Mary) Gifford of Gahanna and Chris (Tracey) Norman of West Portsmouth; a granddaughter, Kim (Chris) Zweydorff of Canal Winchester; nine great-grandchildren and a grandson-in-law, Andy Arnett.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2014, at the Roger W. Davis Funeral Home in West Portsmouth with Reverend Gary L. Hopkins officiating. Interment will be in McKendree Cemetery with graveside military rites by the James Dickey Post 23 American Legion. Friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday starting at 11 a.m.

In lieu of flowers the family's favorite charity is SOMC Hospice. Condolences may be sent to www.rogerwdavisfuneralhome.com.

Published by The Daily Times from Feb. 3 to Feb. 4, 2014.
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June was a special friend of our family. We so enjoyed the time after his retirement when he worked on our farm. Our dear late Katherine Rapp admired him as a principal when she taught at Friendship School. He was an outstanding educator. We all extend our deepest condolences.f

The Jim Rapp family

Jim Rapp family

February 11, 2014

I know him from Friendship Grade School. He was ALWAYS a kind,gentle and caring man.All good memories of him.Sending prayers for Cathy and family,as she needs all our support right now....and in the future....

Diana Gray

February 7, 2014

CLYDE WAS KIND, A VERY NICE MAN.HE WILL BE MISSED BY MANY.FROM THE FAMILY OF + WILLIAM E. LYBROOK.

DAVID & CINDY BUERK

February 5, 2014

Mr. Anderson was my principal at Friendship for 2 years before he retired. I had the pleasure of seeing him at Friendship UMC. Such a gentle, kind man.

Carolyn Daulton Bowman

February 5, 2014

Had him as a teacher at Friendship Grade School. Was a very nice man and teacher.

Shelby Schiltz Mullins

February 4, 2014

Such a nice person,good principal! He will be greatly missed! He doesn't have to suffer anymore!

Debbie Timberlake-Stamm

February 4, 2014

Mr.Anderson was a very nice man and great teacher.

February 4, 2014

Mike and I send our deepest condolences. Praying tor God's grace and peace. He was a wonderful man and was very good to me when I was a child. It saddens me to know that he is gone.

Ruth. Ann Church Keller

February 4, 2014

Prayers for you and your family. He was a wonderful man. Friendship school was blessed to have him. O'Reta Pullman Panzone.

February 4, 2014

Don, Mike, Gay, Cooley
Dayton, TN

February 4, 2014

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Caroline Farney

February 3, 2014

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