Clyde Lewis Wilson, 77, of Grand Prairie, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in Grand Prairie.
Funeral services took place at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2026, at New Mount Zion Baptist Church in Memphis. Burial followed at Fairview Cemetery in Memphis. Viewing was held Friday at the funeral home. Arrangements were under the care of Robertson Funeral Directors of Memphis.
Clyde was born July 25, 1949, in Memphis to Daniel and Juanita Butler Wilson. He grew up in Memphis, where he attended Morningside and Memphis schools. A standout athlete, he graduated from Memphis High School in 1967 before continuing his education at Lubbock Christian.
Clyde married Wanda Faye Lamb on December 31, 1968, and together they built a family. He worked for the railroad for many years before retiring. He also proudly served in the United States Army from 1971 to 1973.
A devoted sports enthusiast, Clyde was a loyal Dallas Cowboys fan and had a special love for tennis. He also enjoyed playing dominoes and spending time with family and friends. His faith was an important part of his life. He served as a deacon at New Hope Baptist Church in Amarillo before moving to Grand Prairie in 2005.
Clyde was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Wanda; two sons; two daughters; and a sister, Lula Mae Doss.
Those left to cherish his memory include his daughters, Shenita Jefferies (Michael), of Grand Prairie, and Dawana; sons, Mason and Chance; his sister, Tommie McFalls, of Amarillo; his sister-in-law, Carolyn Harper, of Long Beach, Calif.; his grandchildren, Queira and Devon Jefferies (Abeni), and his great-grandchildren, Aleija, Ayden, and Asiah, all of Grand Prairie; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Clyde will be remembered by his loved ones and friends for the life he lived, his faith, and his love of sports. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
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