Clyde Jennings Jr.

Clyde was a colorful character, he called me one day asking me to meet him at "The Ahlivve Gaaden" as he pronounce it, wanted to hire me for a show he was in charge of, I asked when was it? He said in 5 years! He gave me the detail, I had to ask how old are you? 82 he said, he knew what I was thinkin, we had a laugh but every month for 5yrs we met at Olive Garden & discussed the event, we became close pals over time, when the event came I told him I needed an assistant for show, he sent me...

July 10, 2006

Dear Jay, family and friends:

I was saddened to hear of Clyde's passing and send my sympathy to his many family and friends.

While I've been away from our common hobby for quite a number of years, it was always a treat to hear from Clyde at the holidays and share some laughter. In fact, there's still a few jokes of Clyde's that I still use.

But in our sadness, there's the joy that we share in remembering such a wonderful friend and...

Clyde,
We miss you more than anything.I had planned on being at your lunch in Sarasota next year and supply you with some famous "Leaking Horse" Vineyards wine that you like so much. Our best -- Barbara & John

Dear Jay and Family:
How I miss my beloved mentor and friend all ready! Clyde took me under his philatelic wing over 20 years ago. Whether I needed a friend, judge, laugh, or encourager...Clyde was there. It was your father who donated the first check to Stamp Camp USA to begin our program work. Clyde believed in our philatelic promotion efforts when they were still visionary..both with Ben Franklin and Stamp Camp USA. I shall miss our phone calls, letters, and friendship, but find...

I only had the honor of formally meeting Clyde a couple of times at stamp shows over the past few years. However, his service to the hobby will always be remembered. May his family always remember and be comforted by how much he brought to everyone who enjoys the hobby of philately.

Clyde's fine sense of humor was legendary. He was always the fine southern gentleman.

Clyde seemed to enjoy stirring the philatelic pot - we have him to thank for the inquiry that led to current divisions in exhibiting. Whether that was his intention we will only know when we meet again with our closed albums.

Jay, I my parents always enjoyed your father's trips to Lynchburg. I remember his tremendous enthusiam for life. You have a great legacy! Our thoughts are with you now.