Clinard Coleman

Clinard “Clyde” Coleman, 88, of Matthews, NC, died Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at the Carrington Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Matthews. Clyde was born in Pike County, Kentucky, on November 6, 1932, the son of Ellis and Oma Ratliff Coleman. He grew up there and when his country called for service, he answered that call and enlisted in the United States Army. He served during the Korean Conflict and was subsequently honorably discharged. He returned to Kentucky before moving to Akron, Ohio. There, he met the lovely Thelma Goforth, whom he went on to marry. Clyde went to work for Babcock and Wilcox, a nuclear reactor manufacturing firm. He earned the position of Supervisor before ultimately retiring. He and Thelma moved to Charlotte in 1994 to be closer to their grandchildren. Thelma preceded him in death in 2007. Clyde enjoyed many things in life, including golfing, fishing, going to the fair, outdoor grilling for the Sunday family picnics, and baseball (especially his Atlanta Braves). Most of all, Clyde loved the time spent with family and friends. Clyde is survived by his children: Peggy (husband Ron Dick) Coleman of Wilmington, NC; Neil Coleman of Knoxville, TN; Kimberly (husband James) Adkins of Matthews, NC; and Larry (wife Mary) Coleman of Dayton, OH; and siblings: Larry Coleman, Avonelle Adkins, and Carol Hylton. Clyde is further survived by a sister-in-law who was very close, Marion Goforth; as well as five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and his wife. Clyde’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for him and for them. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2021, from 6 to 8 pm at the funeral home, 4715 Margaret Wallace Road, Matthews, NC 28105. Services led by Pastor Joe Mullis will be held in the funeral home chapel on Friday, July 2, 2021, at 3:00 PM. Following the service, Clyde will be taken in formal procession to Sunset Memory Gardens, 8901 Lawyers Road, Charlotte, NC 28227, where military honors will be held.

Clinard Coleman

November 6, 1932 - June 29, 2021