Clyde Matchett

Clyde Matchett, age 80 of Fortuna, Missouri passed away early January 31, 2019 at Tipton Oak Manor.

Clyde was one of ten children born to Henry and Mattie Matchett of Excel, Alabama. He grew up in Monroe County, Alabama and migrated north to Missouri approximately 55 years ago and has been here ever since. He and his lifelong partner Sandra, had four sons and they have increased to include a number of in-laws and 7 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

He was a carpenter by trade for years and prior to that worked at Fischer Pool Factory (under the 8-ball) in Tipton, Missouri until its closing.

He enjoyed hunting and fishing and having breakfast and coffee with friends up town. He loved his family dearly and enjoyed going back to Excel, Alabama to visit family down there.

Preceding Clyde Matchett in death were his parents; brothers Tommy, Gerald, George Ed and Raymond Matchett; sisters Jeanette Sigler and Carolyn Bartrow,

Those surviving Clyde are Sandra Matchett; sons James R. Matchett of Fortuna, John T. Matchett and Brenda of Fortuna, Jarrett L. Matchett of Bonne Terre and Jamian L. Matchett and Shannon of Tipton; grandchildren Kayla Stark and Jay, Ashley Coons and Matt, Jeremiah Matchett and Tiffanie, Ethan Matchett and Courtney, Kaitlynn, Patricia and Johnny Matchett; five great grandchildren; sisters Bernice and Mary Abbie Gulsby and Judy Finklea.

There will be no public services.

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