R. Clyde Pleasants

R. Clyde Pleasants
Raleigh
R. Clyde Pleasants, 102, of Raleigh, died January 6, 2012. He was born on March 16, 1909 in Johnston County, the son of the late Riley Melvin and Carrie Langdon Pleasants.
Mr. Pleasants graduated from Benson High School and North Carolina State College receiving a B.S. degree in Soils. He was employed with the United States Department of Agriculture Soil Conservations Service for 36 years. After retiring he spent his time with the things he enjoyed most- family, church, his farms in Johnston County and making sure he had the perfect backyard garden. He was an active member of Hayes Barton Baptist Church for 67 years where he was a willing volunteer in many areas of service.
Mr. Pleasants was preceded in death by his loving wife of 68 years, Ruby Lee Pleasants; three brothers and three sisters.
He is survived by his daughter, Barbara P. Pollock and husband Frank of Roxboro; two sons, Dr. Riley C. Pleasants, Jr. and wife Mickey of Raleigh, and Robert W. Pleasants and wife Peggy of Raleigh; six granddaughters, Lee P. Makepeace and husband David of Raleigh, Kelly M. Pleasants and husband Don Dietz of Raleigh, Pam P. Rusnak and husband David of Apex, Susan P. Magnum and husband Hank of Spartanburg, S.C., Meg P. Bailey and husband Joe of Wilmington, Robin P. Jackson and husband Robert of Raleigh; thirteen great-grandchildren; and one sister , Olen P. Book of Duarte, CA.
A celebration of his life will be held at Hayes Barton Baptist Church, 1800 Glenwood Ave., in Raleigh on Monday, January 9, 2012 at 11:00 am. The family will receive friends following the service in the church parlor. Interment services are private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Hayes Barton Baptist Church Building Fund, 1800 Glenwood Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27608.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Saint Mary's St. Raleigh.