Thomas Brewer "Tom" Clyde Jr.

CLYDE, Thomas "Tom" Brewer, Jr., 91, of Midlothian, Va., passed away December 25, 2020. He was recently preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Eleanor "Ann" Clyde. He is survived by his daughters and their spouses, Gwen and R. "Grant" Miller Jr., Jennifer and Ernest "Bud" Yerly Jr.; his grandchildren, Kate Miller Eacho (Thomas), Liza Miller, Paul Yerly and Emma Yerly; his great-grandson, Luke Eacho; and sister, Barbara Clyde Steedle. Tom was born in Philadelphia, Pa., and served in the United States Army. He met his wife at West Chester State University, where he graduated with degrees in history and English. Tom completed his master's degree in history at Syracuse University, and moved back to Pennsylvania so he and Ann could start their family. Tom and Ann lived in St. Louis for a few years, and ultimately settled in Richmond. He was a Sr. Editor/Sales Consultant for McGraw-Hill, Prentice Hall and Zaner-Bloser, retiring in 1999. Tom was an exemplary son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and mentor. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Christ the King Lutheran Church.