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Clyde FANNIN Obituary
They attended Bethel Community Church. Clyde was retired from the Newport News Police Department as a Canine Narcotics Officer. He held a master's degree in criminology and was a veteran of the Vietnam Era having served in the United States Air Force. Linda was a coordinator for the Cardiovascular Associates of Kingsport.
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, Hoyt and Mary Fannin; and brother, James Moffitt; sister, Ovalee Hensley. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Willis Daniel and Madelonne DeMarais Boone; and brother, Robert J. Boone.
They are survived by their children, Jason Fannin and wife, Danielle of Pennsylvania, and Traci Fannin Poole and husband, Jeff of Virginia; grandchildren, Joshua and Jessica Fannin, and Zachary and Amber Leigh Poole. Clyde is also survived by his brother, Hugh Bishop of Kingsport. Linda is survived by her siblings, Jeanne Morris and husband, Charles Allen of Livonia, Mich., Richard Daniel Boone and wife, Deborah, and Danis Lensch of Newport News, Va., Donna Foster and husband, Frank of Lynchburg, N.C., and Debi Houck of Williamsburg, Va.; both had several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, April 26, 2010, at Colboch-Price Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow in the chapel with the Rev. Randy Calton officiating. Hawkins County Color Guard and the Tennessee Army National Guard will conduct military honors.
Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville is serving the Fannin family. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Julia Ross
April 18, 2022
Officer Fannin is the kind of policeman we will always miss. He was a great role model and lead by example.
Julia Ross
April 21, 2021
I appreciate everything you did for me and our community! I really like how you set such a good example for others to follow.
Traci Fannin
August 13, 2020
It’s been 10 yrs since the tragedy....and my heart still aches as it did in the first year....I miss you so very much...
Traci Fannin Poole
January 20, 2018
I miss you, Dad....tears fall often...especially when I look at the very few photos I have...my heart aches...it seems like a million years but the pain in my heart hurts just as it did the day I found out....there is no closure....and sometimes I am lost...
Julia Ross
July 11, 2016
I can't remember the year, but Officer Fannin saved my life! I was driving the wrong way down a one-way street in Newport News when he pulled me over just as the light was changing to let a whole lot of cars roll into me! He gave me a ticket, so I was able to thank him personally when we saw one another again at court. His is the first image in my mind when I think of a policeman. I just found out about our loss today, which is why this note is so late. Please accept these tardy but most heart-felt condolences.
Traci
May 11, 2011
Thinking of you....missing both of you....
Terri Somerset
April 17, 2011
I'm an old Friend of Linda's and we were very close at one time when she lived in Newport News. She was in the delivery room with me during the birth of my son who is now 26. We lost touch when our lives took separate paths. I just searched for her and found this obituary. My heart is so broken that I waited so long to reach out. Linda and Clyde were such wonderful people. I know they will forever touch lives of many no matter how much time goes by. You are forever in my heart my dear friend.
Traci Fannin - Poole
March 13, 2011
The trees and flowers are in bloom. Spring is on its way....and my heart still aches for you....I love you....miss you....
Traci Fannin - Poole
November 25, 2010
Missing you both on this Holiday...it's not the same without you both...
traci fannin - poole
November 3, 2010
I love you Dad & Mom....missing you both so very much....
Dad visiting me while I was in the Army.
Traci Fannin-Poole
October 14, 2010
Dad & I at my graduation from college.
Traci Fannin-Poole
October 14, 2010
Dad at the Sandbridge Beach in '92
Traci Fannin-Poole
October 14, 2010
Traci Fannin -Poole
October 6, 2010
Love you both very much....missing you even more...
Traci Fannin - Poole
September 17, 2010
Missing both of you....
Traci Fannin-Poole
September 1, 2010
Missing both of you....
Traci Fannin-Poole
August 14, 2010
Thinking of you both....and wishing you were here....Love you lots....
Cuddles with Nana
August 12, 2010
Joshua prays and misses Linda/Nana in many ways, he remembers her comfort in his nightmares and misses her hugs and laying beside him when he was scared.. He remembers a early morning lighting storm and Nana was there to hug/comfort him.
Last picture taken of Linda with the kids during 2008... She sure loved her Grand kids...
She loves Jessica as well as Josh...
Summer 2008
August 9, 2010
Danielle Fannin
August 9, 2010
Danielle Fannin
August 9, 2010
Josh & Jess prepare a "welcome home from work" for Nana, Summer 2004
Danielle Fannin
August 9, 2010
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 30, 2010
Hi Dad....Remember Joan? The woman who got Jeff & I together? Well, she passed....she was an amazing person...without her, I wouldnt have met Jeff nor have 2 beautiful kids....I was by Joan's side when she passed....Please watch over us Dad....I miss you and Mom so terribly....I dont understand...why did this have to happen to our famly?
Newport News Police Memorial
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Newport News Police Memorial
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Daily Press Article About Dad As A K9 Officer
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Daily Press Article About Dad As A K9 Officer
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Dad & His Air Force Buddies In Vietnam
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Dad, Myself, & Jason For My Wedding
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Mom Holding Amber Leigh, One of Her Grandchildren
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Dad, Mom, & Family For My Wedding
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Dad Loved the 'Swings' At Busch Gardens
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Dad Leaving For Duty
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Early Years As A K9 Police Officer for the city of Newport News, Va
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Dad In His Younger Days
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Dad After Graduating from College
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Dad: Air Force Years: Serving a Tour in Vietnam
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Dad, His early years as a Newport News K9 Officer
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Dad
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Dad (1st person on our left) & his peers at the Norfolk Scope
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 17, 2010
Hi Dad....just wanted to tell you how much I love you...I am get'g another tattoo in a month....8.16.10....exactly 4 mons since the passing of you & Mom....The wolf paw print for you, the butterfly for Mom, and the dragonflye for me...I was put'g away all of the cards you & Mom sent to me & I found a letter from Mom.....she said how much she loved us...and how she misses us....I remember calling her that night, and telling her how much we loved her too...I miss y'all so much....
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 14, 2010
Hi Dad....today has been an emotional day for me....I miss you so horribly & I just cannot get past the hurt...my entire world shattered on 4.16.10...I went to Ciity Hall and stood beside the bronzed police officer...gently tracing the names inscribed....I read the poem, & as if on cue, the heavens opened up and poured rain on me...the rain mixed in with my tears....I miss you Dad....I love you too.... xo.
fannin jason
July 12, 2010
We share this sun set at sun set beach, together as well as with you two as well. Hugging and kissing as the sun went down showed how true love can be around us all. You two always had a funny way of sharing you hints of love. XOXO
fannin jason
July 12, 2010
A good happy feast in honor of your B-Day at good ole 65 years!!!
July 12, 2010
made this with the kids, dad liked sea creatures, so we did the sea turtle for him. Added shells for Linda as jewelery.
July 12, 2010
Dads B-Day we pretty good, we brought he and Linda out for a evening feast done in their honor. Had the Chef fix Lindas Hoppin Jack and we ate taters, steaks, yummy deserts and we told funny things you shared with us while you were alive. Things are much better now and I am ready to face what needs to be dealt with in the future, even if this gets done in court and is dragged out. I was able to now move this from a personal issue to a business transaction. Love and miss you both, Josh and Jess pry to you, Josh always ask me to tell nana that he loves her just in case his voice is to soft to be heard. God speed to everyone involved in this matter, Love Jason Fannin
Traci Fannin-Poole
July 4, 2010
Happy Birthday Dad! Tomorrow would've made your 65th year upon this earth..I miss you so very much....We would've celebated with bottle rockets, sparklers, firecrackers, and that Whoopie cake I made you that one year...I also had gotten you a nautical corner shelf for your man room...on it was supposed to be the beautiful colbolt blue pitcher I got at the NPS Glasshouse...I miss you Dad...the kids miss you too...Where do we go from here Dad? I love you Dad...Give Mom a hand squeeze for me...xo...
July 1, 2010
Happy 65th B-day Dad!! ( July 5th )
I am leaving this behind, and putting you and Linda away for a short time while I live my life.
Dad, I harvested 10 quarts of strawberries, and 4 red current. They are Jammed....
My hedge rows look pretty good!!
Love you Dad/Linda, Happy B-day Dad!!
Peace Jason
June 23, 2010
Love doesn't change ten years later, we just get older don't we?
Dad and Linda loved each other and were such close friends. They loved each other more than some of us will ever understand. I knew their love was pretty clear.....
Same place ten years later, look for the photo!
June 23, 2010
I love photos for everyone to share, so lets share them together. How much does tens years make us look?
Traci Fannin-Poole
June 21, 2010
Missing you, Dad....I miss the late night calls when I couldnt sleep...I miss hearing your voice...I miss hearing your laughter...I miss you more than you will ever know....Most of all, I miss your reassurance that everything will be ok....I love you Dad...You're the best!!
hey, dads still around looking about. He has't gone over to the other side yet, I told him Happy Dads Day!!!
jason fannin
June 19, 2010
June 19, 2010
Dad, Happy Fathers Day!! Remember this day!!! We both were so happy, I was/am proud of the hard work you did leading up to this date. So this was your day!! Thanks for leading me by example and not by a bunch lip. Happy Dads Day!!
Give Linda a hug for me will ya!!
XOXO To both of you, Jay....
Amber Embracing Her Gammie As Her Pop-Pop Looks At Them
Traci Fannin-Poole
May 19, 2010
Dad being the tree topper xmas star because Linda couldn't find theirs.
Jason Fannin
May 17, 2010
Danielle Fannin
May 17, 2010
Much love for tonight's Memorial service. Wish we could have been there.
Steve Midkiff
May 16, 2010
I worked with Clyde many years ago as a Newport News police officer. He was a fine man and the kind of police officer you could always count on to be there when you needed him. I was shocked and deeply saddened to hear of his and Linda's deaths. May Clyde and Linda rest in peace.
Susan Berry
May 16, 2010
I knew Linda years ago when she bowled in the Fun Bunch in Newport News, she always had a smile on her face. I remember seeing her one day and she told me she was moving and how much in love she was, I was so happy for her; she deserved to be in love and happy. I am so sorry for the loss of Linda and Clyde but at least they will always be together.
Danis Lensch
May 13, 2010
There will be a Memorial Service for Linda & Clyde on Monday. May 17 at 6:30 pm at Orcutt Baptist Church in Newport News.
Please come and celebrate Linda & Clyde's life with her family.
April 29, 2010
I miss Dad and Linda deeply, as they both were wonderful folks. I will miss Linda for her gentle/kind nature and a person that could find good in everyone. She was a wonderful friend to me, and loved my children as grand kids. Dad loved the kids as well, and I will miss his silly faces behind Linda's back as well as his deep thoughts which he left you hanging if it was advice/joke/serous. They are still wonderful people looking down on us now. God Bless them!!
Jason Fannin
April 29, 2010
I miss Dad and Linda deeply, as they both were wonderful folks. I will miss Linda for her gentle/kind nature and a person that could find good in everyone. She was a wonderful friend to me, and loved my children as grand kids. Dad loved the kids as well, and I will miss his silly faces behind Linda's back as well as his deep thoughts which he left you hanging if it was advice/joke/serous. They are still wonderful people looking down on us now. God Bless them!!
For Dad and Linda, together forever!!
Jason Fannin
April 29, 2010
Amy Condon
April 29, 2010
Clyde was one of the nicest people I have ever met. He was such a joy to work with here at NNPD. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He knew how to live life to it's fullest. God bless the both of you! My thoughts and prayers go out to the family.
Gerald Chiappazzi
April 28, 2010
Danis: So sorry to hear about your sister and brother in law. I knew Clyde from NNPD and talked with him a few times. Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
April 27, 2010
I attended church with Clyde & Linda. Ive read all these entries, and theyre summed up quite simply...They were full of love, and hearts of gold. Clyde, gentle yet rough, and Linda a light on a dark day. I believe they would have done anything to help anyone.
We prayed together, and we cried together. Theyll never be forgotten, and always held close.
Youre in the hands of God now, youre at home.
Deepest love and prayers to all touched by these two "good people".
Lana Tester
April 27, 2010
Linda was my former sister-in-law and although I had not been in contact with her for many years, I have always had fond memories of her. Linda had a good heart and was always kind to my family. I am so sorry for the loss of Linda and Clyde.
Linda Sprinkle
April 26, 2010
I worked with Linda Tester Fanin at Hampton Social Services. We still exchanged Christmas cards. I can still see her smile. She was just the nicest person. The world lost a good soul.
David Boone
April 26, 2010
Linda was our cousin. We only had a couple of years to get to know her after we found her, but we have some precious memories of her. She will be sorely missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the family members at this very difficult time.
David and Martha Boone
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Nadine Pruitt
April 26, 2010
Clyde was the kind of man that ledgens have been made of. A big man, kind and gentle but rugged when he had to be. Honest to a fault, always there to "give a hand up not a hand out" to anyone who may need it. He touched so many lives in a positive way. A man that loved life. Thank You Lord for Sharing this man with so many people. May God give comfort to the families of this wonderful couple. You are all in my prayers.
Judy
April 25, 2010
I never met Linda or Clyde, but felt I knew them through my long friendship with their daughter-in-law Danielle. I've known their selfless love and support of others. That Love of God shining through them, when living and passing still lives and shines with peace and support for those who remain. That is eternal and cannot be broken and wipes our tears. My heart and spirit is also with you all during these difficult times.
Dan Johnson
April 25, 2010
My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all the family. Linda was my cousin and I am so glad I got to know her over the years. She and Clyde will be greatly missed. May God give you all comfort during this difficult time. My prayers are with you.
Missy
April 25, 2010
Linda,
Your smile and laughter will be missed at work.
To the familes:
You are in many hearts and in many prayers.
April 25, 2010
Linda Fannin was the nicest lady I have ever known. She was a kind & loving person. She will be deeply missed. May your family find comfort in knowing how much I care. Becky Frazier
Leon,Kelli,&Layla Matthews
April 24, 2010
Our deepest sorrow to both sides of the family.Please know you are loved by many.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
valerie Tutson
April 24, 2010
Linda was a wonderful neighbor and friend. Kind, compassionate, and always ready to lend a hand. I remember when Linda and Clyde started dating. They were a great match, and I was so happy for them when they got married. Clyde taught me many things about gardening, the yard, and things around the house. I am proud to say that we were friends. I am praying for the family, and wish the very best to all of their survivors.
Melissa
April 24, 2010
My sincere condolences to all the family. These deaths were a tragedy, but Clyde and Linda have saved others through their sacrifice. They were motivated by love alone to help a deeply troubled youth, and they should be honored for that. May God receive Clyde and Linda in His arms and give those left behind His grace, strength, and patience in this sad time.
Pamela Byrd
April 24, 2010
My sympathies to the family. I had not spoken to them since they moved from Bret Harte Drive, but thought of them often and remembered their kindness.
Todd Filer
April 24, 2010
Clyde was my partner and friend for the last 6 years he worked on the police department. I will truly miss him. One of the bravest but yet kindest people I have ever met.
April 24, 2010
To the Fannin's family, Yet a tragedy the fine memories will never be forgotten may you fine comfort and peace in your lost as they both are in another fine house not made with hands.
Vernon Lyons (Hampton, Va.)
Matt Engelken
April 24, 2010
The loss of these two lives is so horrible. I, myself have never met Clyde or Linda but know someone that has, and I have heard nothing but great things about the couple.
My prayers are with the two of you and your family and friends
Bryan Bowyer
April 24, 2010
The world has lost 2 very fine people. Though I never met Linda, I can only imagine she was just as fine a human being as Clyde. I hadn't spoken with Clyde since he moved from Newport News, but I think of him every time I see a Police K-9.
You're "Good People" Clyde, may you and your bride rest in peace. May GOD be with those that remain.
Judy Phillips
April 24, 2010
Such a tragedy for both of their families. To all the family and friends of the Fannin's, I offer my sincere prayers that you will find comfort in the wonderful memories you have of them both. God bless all of you!
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