Clyde Lowell Wicker

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Clyde Lowell Wicker was born in Knott County Kentucky on June 6, 1931 to John and Flossie Wicker. He was 1 of 7 children: Nellie, Ruby, Leo, Phillip, Randolph, and Bobby Glenn.

He met the Love of his Life, Shirley Louise Combs while they were both attending Alice Lloyd High School and College in Pippapass, KY. And, even though the young men and women were not allowed to talk to each other, they were married December 26, 1952, at the Justice of the Peace in Alexandria, Virginia. They were Blessed with 67 Wonderful, Loving Years together. They had three children: Angelia, Lisa, and Michelle (Michelle preceded him into Glory on 8-7-2014). They were also blessed Four Grandchildren, eight Great Grandchildren and Five Great Great Grandchildren.

Clyde and Shirley are members of Potter’s Place Church. They also spent many years working in Missions and helping to Plant a Church in Norwalk, Ohio. Clyde’s most recent joy in mission work was passing out Little Bible Pamphlets from The Little Bible Ministry, to everyone he met.

After earning his Associate Degree in Education at Alice Lloyd, he joined the Army and was stationed in Korea. Upon his return, he began his career in teaching and principalship which spanned 45 extraordinary years, during which he earned his BA and MA in Education and Principalship. Teaching children was his passion and his joy. He retired from public schools after 37 years. After retirement, he began teaching again, in 1999, along with Shirley, at Foundation Academy, a Christian school in Wintergarden, Florida, for another 8 years. Incredibly he spent 45 years teaching children how to use their imagination and education to dream and write.

One of his proudest accomplishments was his grant writing and creation of the first accredited Creative Writing Curriculum for Elementary Education. It pleased Clyde so much when one of his former students became a published author, and dedicated her book of poetry to him.

In his spare time from teaching, he was carpenter, and a builder of homes, a crafter of wood furniture, and a collector and reseller of coins and antiques.

We would like to thank the Somerset EMS, the Med-flight team, and the UK Hospital for their comfort and care. Also, to Pastor Kevin Hampton for his love and his innovative help in arranging a precious drive through memorial service at Potters Place Church, in Somerset, KY, Monday evening, 5pm-7pm, during these difficult times. Southern Oaks Funeral Home

10 Comments

Debbie Amburgey on March 28, 2020 at 7:54 pm

Such a wonderful and loving man, you will be missed, Aunt Shirley, Angelia, Lisa, Tiffany, Vanessa and the rest of the family you are in my prayers always. RIP Uncle Clyde fly high with the angels. I love you

Birdie Casebolt on March 28, 2020 at 9:48 pm

I am so so sorry to hear of Uncle Clyde’ s passing. Aunt Shirley you and the girls are in our thoughts and prayers. Norma of my fondest memories was when you and Clyde lived in Wintergatden and we came over for dinner. John and I love you all.

Keela Amburgey on March 28, 2020 at 11:12 pm

So Sorry Shirley & Family. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Love y’all much

Kim Wicker Mobley on March 29, 2020 at 5:13 pm

🍃🌹Aunt Shirley, Lisa, Angela, an All Your Families, I am So sorry for Your Loss of Uncle Clyde. We All know Uncle Clyde is Heaven’s Gain. He Held His banner high an All who knew Him knew How much He Loved GOD!
We All Love You So much an will Continue to keep You in Our Prayers an asking GOD to keep You wrapped in His Loving arms.
🍃🌹🍃

Brenda Berkey on March 29, 2020 at 11:40 pm

My husband, Bob and I met Clyde and Shirley in church nearly 50 years ago, and have maintained a special friendship. Clyde was. always such a friendly person; he never met a stranger. His passion in whatever he was doing was so admirable; his work ethic was second to none. He will be missed by many as he was a person who left such an impression on everyone he met. Rest in peace until we all meet again!! Heaven has gained an incredible man!