Clyde Earl Gaskins Jr.

I've known Clyde Jr. since he drove the bus. He always had a smile and always looked out for the kids that couldn't look out for themselves. Clyde made the most of any situation that arose, he took life in stride. We talked 3 weeks ago by the mailbox about Harleys,Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and his heath issues. I know he's in a better place.

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome...

Please know our prayers will be you folks as you mourn Clyde. He touched a lot of folks with his love of life and his Lord.Pastor Mike Cowell Pittsboro, NC

I have known Clyde since I was 19 years old. We enjoyed many years of motorcycle riding in the picosin, canoeing, catfishing in the creeks, grilling(a master on the grill)and spending endless hours talking about lifes dreams. We shared many laughs. On many occasions, we discussed the Bible and our faith in Jesus Christ. Clyde was a man of many talents. He built me a beautiful coffee table years ago which I continue to treasure today. May God wrap his loving arms around you all as you move...

I still remember Clyde Jr. taking me over to the display cabinet in the old store to show me his Daddy's rattle snake skins...seems like only yesterday.

This world will be a sadder place without Clyde. He always had the time for anyone and helped where ever there was a need. It was a privilage to have known him. God bless his family in this time of grief.