Clyde Jerome Stansberry, 88 of Galena, died at 10:55 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Galena Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born August 14, 1935, Clyde was the son of Frank Stansberry and Alice Mae (Shira) Stansberry. They preceded him in death. Clyde was also preceded in death by five brothers: Porter Leroy Stansberry, Walter Frank Stansberry, Freddie Stansberry, Johnny Ray Stansberry and Kenneth Stansberry; three sisters: Ruby Rhinehart, Angie Shaver and Joyce Bell Hopkins; two sons, Gordon “Bubby” Stansberry and Robin Dale Stansberry.
Clyde spent the majority of his working years in Rialto, Calif. and Long Beach, Calif. During that time, he worked over 20 years at the Dr. Pepper Bottling Company in Anaheim, Calif. earning the position of general manager. He also ran a storage unit in Long Beach, Calif. for five years.
Clyde moved back to Galena into the home on West 21st Street, which has been in the family for 88 years and began working as a custodian for Galena USD 499. He was a member and former board member of Bethel Community Church in Baxter Springs. He enjoyed gardening and golfing, but his greatest joy was his family. He loved their family get-togethers and never turned down a plate of good old fashioned family cooking. Clyde was a kind and caring man, very sweet and loved by all.
Clyde and Patricia Mae DeGraffenreid were united in marriage March 17, 1988 at the Old Tennessee Prairie Church in rural Galena. She survives.
In addition to his wife, Clyde is survived by one son, Ronnie Stansberry (wife, Valerie) of Yorba Linda, Calif.; one daughter, Melinda Stansberry-Harris (husband, Greg) of Corona, Calif.; two stepdaughters, Susie Sweet of Galena and Sharon Tucker (husband, Doug) of Joplin, Mo;. one stepson, William “Bill “Jarvis of Galena; one daughter- in-law, Robin Stansberry of Riverside, Calif.; two brothers, Lonnie Stansberry of Galena and Bill Stansberry (wife, Evelyn) of Carl Junction, Mo.; one sister, Betty Rose Sweet of Galena; 16 grandchildren, 36 greatgrandchildren, and seven great-great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces, nephews, and close friends.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, September 2, 2023, at Bethel Community Church in Baxter Springs. Pallbearers serving will be Logan Johnson, Mason Qualls, Hayden Qualls, Caleb Wilson, Drew Vice, and Noah Wilson, with Dolton Clyburn and Gannon Johnson serving as honorary pallbearers. Burial will follow at Lowell Cemetery, rural Baxter Springs.
Visitation will take place from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, September 1 at Derfelt Funeral Home of Galena. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Community Church in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed at www.derfeltfuneralhomes. com.