Clyde Gilmore Scearce
Clyde Gilmore Scearce October 28, 1944 – May 2, 2025
In the early hours of Saturday morning, May 2nd, Clyde's soul began slowly drifting away. Earlier in the week, he had expressed to his daughter, Michelle, that Jesus was calling him home. He passed peacefully, surrounded by those he loved and who treasured him. He was our rock, and he will forever be in our hearts.
Born on October 28, 1944, Clyde Gilmore Scearce was the youngest and last living child of Ray Willis and Ocie Plaster Scearce. He spent his entire life rooted in Danville, Virginia, the place he called home. He was the twinkle in his mother's eye. From her, he inherited the remarkable ability to repair anything with his hands, and her gift for writing poetry. From his father, he received his deep love of gardening, spending countless hours tilling the earth on his father's old red Cub tractor. He took great pride in his garden and was known for his delicious tomatoes, which he shared generously with all who came around.
He was happiest when telling stories, always with a big smile on his face. He was humorous. He was our joy. The highlight of his week was having his family and friends gathered around the table for Sunday lunch.
He loved hunting alongside his lifelong friend, Ham Moss, and trout fishing with his son, CG. He treasured afternoons spent at the tobacco barn with Joe and the Vandola guys, swapping stories and laughing over memories of days gone by. On July 30, 1965, he married his teenage love, Gail Worley, and together they built a life rooted in faith and family. He was a member of The First P.H. Church, a graduate of Brosville High School, and a retiree of Lorillard Tobacco. Above all, he loved his Lord, his family, and his Pastor Myron and Janet Bruce.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Gail Worley Scearce; his son, Clyde Gilmore Scearce Jr. "CG," and wife Beth; his daughter, Michelle Mantooth, and husband Tim; his grandchildren, Daniel Scearce, Macy M. Browne and husband Trace, Bennett Mantooth, Jamison Mantooth, and Delaney Mantooth; and his great-grandchild, Baby Browne. They were his greatest support, and he was adored by every one of them.
He also leaves behind many other cherished loved ones: nephews Brig. General (Ret.) Roger Scearce, Pastor Jody Pollard, and Jim Pollard; niece Brenda Davis and husband Jimmy; great nephew Brian Scearce and wife Laura; Marc Pollard; lifelong friend Ham Moss; Jenny Holley and Landon Holley; and his ever-constant companion, Jack, his German Shorthaired Pointer.
The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 12th, at The First Pentecostal Holiness Church on North Main Street, with Pastor Myron and Pastor Jody Pollard officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., followed by the service at 2:00 p.m.
Norris Funeral Home, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave., Danville, VA is respectfully serving the family.
