Carlyle Sebastian Clyburn

Carlyle Sebastian Clyburn

Carlyle Clyburn Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 1, 2006.

GREENSBORO- Carlyle Sebastian Clyburn, 33, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, in Los Angeles, Calif.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday at East White Oak Missionary Baptist Church, with Pastor Benjamin W. Mittman Sr., officiating.

Carlyle Sebastian Clyburn was born Jan. 10, 1973, in Greensboro. He was a 1992 graduate of Dudley High School, Greensboro and a member of Dudley's Marching Band.

Carlyle was accepted into Johnston Wells College in Charleston, S.C., where he studied culinary. He was privileged to further his studies in both Rhode Island and Atlanta Tech.

In 1992, he moved to Beverly Hills, Calif., and took advantage of the opportunities that furthered his career in television, music, theater videos and commercials.

He was not only talented in culinary, acting and modeling but also in music and dance. Carlyle was featured in four videos: Men In Black2, PRU, Lauren Hill and as a featured dancer in "Doo Wop (That Thing)".

His memories will be cherished by his mother, Katie (Nicholas) Van Norman of Greensboro; his father, Carl Perkins of Greensboro; one brother, Christopher Clyburn of Greensboro; grandparents Vivian and Ernest Perkins, Sr. of Greensboro, NC; two uncles, Levoide (Willa) Ratliff of Charlotte, NC and Ernest Perkins Jr., of Greensboro; four aunts, Jolene (Victor) Clyburn Matos, Vickie Hall and Robin Hall, Annette Wesley, all of Greensboro and a host of other relatives and dear friends.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2 p.m. at the church on Thursday.

Services entrusted to Hargett Funeral Service, Inc.

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May 16, 2025

Adam Van de Kamp posted to the memorial.

July 13, 2020

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May 18, 2020

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Adam Van de Kamp

May 16, 2025

I started watching Fear Factor again after about ten years. He was on episode one and he kicked butt. I am saddened to learn that he has passed. Rest in power friend

Beautiful One

July 13, 2020

So funny With a calm spirit and I can tell he was such a good soul. Rest in Power Carlyle.

Stephen Ratliff

May 18, 2020

Rest in peace cuzzo! Miss you!

Random Admirer

April 14, 2020

I enjoyed seeing your personality. RIP.

J D

February 5, 2020

Just saw you on fear factor

Random Admire

November 11, 2019

Me and my boyfriend watched fear factor and really wanted to know who he was. Really great personality.. my condolences

A random Admirer

August 20, 2019

Me and my girlfriend were watching Fear Factor and what Carlyle said inspired me to look him up. He said Ive done a little bit of everything because I dont want to just work a miserable job before I die. Truly a good way of living life. RIP. Condolences to his family and friends.

Mia (Purcell) Macomson

February 18, 2006

Carlyle - Memories of our close friendship at Lincoln Middle and Dudley High Schools are fond and dear to the heart. To the family members that are mourning the loss, please know that my prayers and deepest sympathy are with you. The healing process is a journey, and I've found that time and God's unfathomable love are what gets you through. To Carlyle's cousins Jamie and Shemeika: You have a friend praying for you from miles away.

Donjay Hickman

February 12, 2006

Carlyle,

We looked good at the senior prom and you will be truely missed by everyone.

James B. Dudley

Class of 1992

Donjay Hickman

Sherri (Joyner)Williams

February 4, 2006

For all those that mourn during this time of loss - may you find comfort in knowing ...that being absent from the body means to be present with the LORD... may you find peace in HIS loving arms

Rena' Bozeman-Curtis

February 3, 2006

Our deepest sympathy to the Clyburn Family.



DHS c/o 1994

Danny Purcell

February 3, 2006

Much prayers to the families. Carlyle will be missed tremendously.

Darlena Williams Watkins

February 2, 2006

Carlyle, you were a sweet person with a wonderful sense of humor. You will truly be missed.

shawnee jackson

February 2, 2006

C-son of CHRIST

A-ANGEL on earth

R-always a RIOT

L-LOVE you always

Y-YOU are blessed

L-LIVED life to its fullest

E-EVERLASTING friend

Kristie Johnson

February 2, 2006

Carlyle I remember all the good times we had at Dudley and you showing me around and teaching me the ropes. You will truely be missed but I know you are in a better place.

LESLIE SMITH

February 2, 2006

You will be deeply missed. I remember all the fun we had in

12th grade english. May God bless

your family in their time of sorrow. My prayers are with your loved ones left behind. We shall meet again.



Class of "92"!

Jennifer Mayhand-Searcy

February 2, 2006

Carlyle, I will forever remember our days working at Taco Bell. Remember the Toyota Supra.......Missing you already!

Keisha Sides

February 1, 2006

Carlyle, you will be missed.

Laurie Pinnix Lawson

February 1, 2006

Carlyle, I will always remember your refreshing personality. You will be greatly missed. To your family, may God bless and comfort you during this time. Please know he was very loved by many others.

Class of '92 James B. Dudley High School.

Tomika Harris

February 1, 2006

Carlyle will be greatly missed!!

Class of 1992

Barbara Walker Harris

February 1, 2006

My deepest sympathy.

Wendi Wright

February 1, 2006

Carlyle,you will be missed..

Wendi Wright

Class of 1992 Dudley High School

sheila perkins

February 1, 2006

love allways sheila

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