Clyde R. Blythe, Sr., age 93, of Coats Bend, passed away on March 17.
He was a longtime member of NorthPark Baptist Church and a distinguished WWII veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Ruth T. Blythe; and his second wife of 15 years, Bettye Pugh Blythe. He is survived by his children, Patricia Phillips (Troy), Randy Blythe, and Rebecca Walker (Carl); his grandchildren, Brandon Denny and Megan Devoto (Luis); his great-grandchildren, Lorelai and Scarlett Devoto; his step-children, Alan Pugh and Barbie Harwell; numerous step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral service will be held on March 20 at 12 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville. A visitation will be held at 10:30 a.m. until the funeral hour.