Clyde Lincoln Lail

1927 - 2017

Clyde Lincoln Lail obituary, 1927-2017, Hickory, NC

BORN

1927

DIED

2017

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Clyde Lail Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Aug. 9, 2017.

HICKORY – Clyde Lincoln Lail, 90, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at Trinity Village after a brief illness. Clyde was born on February 11, 1927 in Alexander County to the late Curvie P. and Carrie Flowers Lail. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Wilma Eckard Lail and a number of brothers and sisters. Clyde was a Navy veteran of WWII, he was retired founder, co-owner, operator and Chairman of the Board of Studio Q Furniture, and was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Clyde was named Catawba County Small Business Person of the Year in 1990. Clyde served on numerous committees of Good Hope Lutheran Church including Sunday School Superintendent, Sunday School Teacher, Church Council member and President of the Congregation. He also served on the Board of NC Lutheran Services for the Aging for a number of years. Surviving are his daughter, Rebecca L. Carter of Hickory, two sons, Gary Neil Lail and wife Susan of Granite Falls, and David Clyde Lail and wife Cathy of Hickory, five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; a sister Hazel Lail Hubbard of Bethlehem and a brother Jack C. Lail of Asheboro. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 12, 2017 at Catawba Memorial Park with Military Honors by American Legion Post 48. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 2:00 PM at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 547 6th Street NW, Hickory, N.C. 28601 with the Reverend Richard Graf officiating. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service. Memorials may be made to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, PO Box 9580, Hickory, N.C. 28603-9580. Condolences may be made online at www.hickoryfh.com. Online condolences can be made at www.hickoryfh.com. Arrangements are with Hickory Funeral Home.

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August 21, 2017

Jorge Lagueruela

Gary, My sincere condolences for the loss of your father.

August 15, 2017

Mark Nelson

Gary, my prayers go out to you and the family during this time of sorrow.

Mark Nelson

August 14, 2017

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Craig Rainwater

Gary and Family,
I'm very sorry to get the news of you Father's passing.
God's Blessings on you and your Family.
Respectfully, Craig Rainwater

August 11, 2017

Russ Carter

Becky, I am sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a very hard working man that built a successful business. I always admired him.

Russ Carter

August 10, 2017

Darla Hart

Gary & family,
I am so sorry to hear of Clyde's passing. He was a wonderful man. Thoughts and Prayers go out to the family.

August 10, 2017

Judy Abee

He was such a fine man. His passing is not only a loss to his family, but to his church and community.

August 10, 2017

Judy Abee

Such a fine man. His passing is not only a loss to his family, but to his community and his church.

August 10, 2017

Regina Woodruff

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

August 10, 2017

Regina Woodruff

Sorry for your loss. I worked for this man for many years a great person.

August 10, 2017

Jan White Cantrell

David and Family,
Bunny, Nate and I send sincere sympathy at the loss of your dad.

August 10, 2017

Jan White Cantrell

David and Lail family,

Bunny, Nate and I send sincere sympathy at the loss of your dad.

August 9, 2017

Brent &Melinda Beal

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you through this time.

August 9, 2017

Sarah Moretz

So sorry to here about Clyde to me is was a great person and I thought a lot of him. I wish I could attend but we will not be able to at that time. Know you are in my prayers as always. God Bless Sarah Moretz

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