Clyde Churchill

Clyde Rowland Churchill, 86, went to be with The Lord Jesus on August 6, 2016 surrounded by his family singing hymns in his home. Clyde was born in a small town Hector Ark in 1930 to Clyde and Mae Churchill. They didn’t have electricity until 1936. Clyde was a devoted Christian and loved The Lord. His priorities were God first, Family and Career. Clyde had a beautiful smile. He always had a positive attitude. He never met a stranger. He had boldness in witnessing. Years later his boss told him that he had earned his respect from the beginning when he realized Clyde would tithe first even though that meant coming to work in old clothes and shoes. Times were tough during the depression and his parents moved the family to California for work in 1942 when Clyde was 12. Clyde entered the Air Force immediately after graduating high school. Following his Air Force service he met the love of his life Elouise Branch and they were married in 1951. Clyde and Elouise had two sons, Bruce and Brent. After several career ventures, Clyde began working in agriculture for Tulare County in 1953. He became Agricultural Commissioner in 1973 and retired after 38 years. Clyde served The Lord all his adult life. Some of his service included: Prison ministry with Joe Avery, Coffee House Ministry with Hank Bethany and Ralph Howard, Sunday school teacher and superintendent, Deacon and Chairman of Board of Deacons, Gideon’s, Sea Scouts, Chaplain of the Ag Comm. of Ca, and general street ministry as Clyde loved to meet people, discuss Jesus and hand out tracks. Following retirement Clyde enjoyed spending time with his family, continued service to The Lord and playing golf. Clyde said he never met anyone that had more hole in one’s than he did, he had 7! He is preceded in death by his son Bruce Churchill and Grandson Joel Churchill. He is survived by his wife of 66 years Elouise, son Brent, Daughter in law Rose and Lauren, Grandchildren Jesse, Reece, Paige, Benjamin, and Joshua, and Great Grandson Jaden. Public Viewing will be held Wednesday August 10 from 4-7 at Salser & Dillard 127 East Caldwell Ave in Visalia. Clyde’s life celebration will be held at First Christian Church of Visalia 1023 N. Chinowth Street on Thursday August 11 at 10 AM with Burial following at the Visalia District Cemetery and then lunch back at First Christian Church of Visalia.

Clyde Churchill

June 18, 1930 - August 6, 2016