Clyde Lacy

Clyde Francis Lacy, 95, went to be with his Lord on the afternoon of January 24, 2016. He was born on August 25, 1920, in Wellington, Texas, to Edward Graham and Jessie Pearl (Robinson) Lacy. He was a 1939 graduate of Vernon High School and then worked for several years before serving in the U.S. Army during World War II. He then attended SMU where he was a member of Delta Chi Fraternity. At SMU, he met the love of his life, Lena Mary Connally. They were married on September 3, 1948, at the First United Methodist Church in Beeville. Upon graduation from SMU in 1948, he worked for LTV Aerospace for 30 years and finished his career as Director of Industrial Relations. After moving to Beeville, he worked as Vice President of Commercial National Bank and later served on the Board of Directors for Prosperity Bank. He served as a member and past president of Beeville Rotary Club, on the Beeville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, as chairman of the Bee County American Cancer Society, and as vice chairman of the Bee County American Red Cross. He was also a life-time member of the Texas Parent Teachers Association. Clyde was a faithful member of First United Methodist Church, first in Dallas and then in Beeville, and worked on various committees in those churches. Clyde was a devoted husband, dedicated family man, and loyal friend. His life was characterized by persistence, integrity and a strong work ethic. If Clyde said he would do something, you could count on it getting done. He took great delight in working in his yard and beautifying his property. He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Jessie Lacy; his loving wife, Lena Mary Lacy; five brothers; and three sisters. Those left to cherish and share his memories are his children, Dr. Alan Connally Lacy and wife, Patti, of Normal, Illinois; Clark Francis Lacy and wife, Ellen, of Lander, Wyoming; and Mark Edward Lacy and wife, Andrea, of McAllen, Texas; grandchildren, Sarah Ann Foss and husband, Josh of Bloomington, Indiana; Thomas Alan Lacy of Waco, Texas; Cameron Lacy Ortega and husband, Michael of McAllen, Texas; and Benjamin Edward Lacy and wife, Erin of McAllen, Texas; sister-in-law, Beverly Dupre Connally of Victoria, Texas; and many other relatives and friends. The visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at Galloway & Sons Funeral Home Chapel. The celebration of life service for Clyde is on Thursday, Jan. 28, 2016, at 10 a.m. at The First United Methodist Church. Interment at Glenwood Cemetery will be at 2 p.m. Serving as pallbearers will be Kirkby Townsend, Dennis DeWitt, Mickey Lofton, Jeff Latcham, Benjamin Lacy and Thomas Lacy. Clyde loved the town of Beeville. His family would like to thank the countless people that befriended him, supported him, and cared for him over the years. They are deeply appreciative of the love and thoughtfulness extended to Clyde during his 35 years of living in South Texas. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, South Texas Children's Home, Glenwood Cemetery, or a charity of the donor's choice

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