Nelson Clyde, III
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Calvin Nelson Clyde, III (November 1, 1945 - August 29, 2007), was the fourth-generation publisher of the Tyler Morning Telegraph
newspaper
in Tyler
, the largest city in East Texas
. The business, which was established by Clyde's great-grandfather, has been family operated since 1910.
degree in English
and journalism
in 1966 from Stephen F. Austin State University
in Nacogdoches
. He was employed by the Amarillo Globe-News
from 1966–1968, when he joined the staff of the La Porte
-Baytown
Sun, located near Houston
.
, production, and purchasing for the Morning Telegraph. On July 20, 1980, he was named editor of the paper, a position that he held until December 18, 1990, when he was elevated to publisher.
Over the years, Clyde won many honors, including the 2002 Martin Luther King Award for Non-Violent Change from the Tyler Ministerial Alliance. In 2005, the Morning Telegraph won the Texas Family Business of the Year Award from Baylor University
in Waco
. Clyde was also a past member and director of the Texas Daily Newspaper Association. In 2006, he received th TDNA's Frank W. Mayborn
Award for Community Leadership. The award, named for the late publisher of the Temple
Daily Telegram, is given to a publisher or newspaper executive whose contributions to society and leadership in the community have impacted the newspaper business.
Clyde was also affiliated with American Red Cross
, Chamber of Commerce
, Ducks Unlimited
, and the Eisenhower International Golf
Classic. Clyde served as president of the board of the Discovery Science Place, a Tyler children's museum
that opened in 1993. He was also president of the T.B. Butler Foundation.
hospital
after a lengthy illness. Survivors included his wife, the former Sharon Ann "Sherry" Ferrell; three sons, Nelson Clyde, IV, Andrew Ferrell Clyde, and John Kittrell Clyde, daughter, Anna Clyde Malone; seven grandchildren; a brother, Thomas Clyde, and two sisters, Carole Clyde Wilson and Eloise Clyde Chandler; as well as his parents, Calvin Nelson Clyde Jr. and Patsy Kittrell Clyde.
Clyde was a member of the Grace Community Church. Memorial services were held at the Marvin United Methodist Church in Tyler after private interment.
Nelson Clyde, IV, who succeeded his father as the publisher of the Morning Telegraph, said that the family and organization "mourn the loss of our leader. My father was a man who demonstrated his many character qualities in a quiet but significant way." Jim Giametta, the Morning Telegraph executive editor, said that Clyde's "love for Tyler and the East Texas region was exemplified every day with each edition focusing on making his hometown a better place." Rodney H. Mabry, president of the University of Texas at Tyler
, praised Clyde's commitment to the university's mission of providing quality education to Tyler area young people.
News of Clyde's passing was carried in dozens of newspapers across the United States
.
Tyler Morning Telegraph
The Tyler Morning Telegraph is a daily newspaper based in Tyler, Texas, U.S. It is privately owned by the T.B. Butler Publishing Company, Inc....
newspaper
Newspaper
A newspaper is a scheduled publication containing news of current events, informative articles, diverse features and advertising. It usually is printed on relatively inexpensive, low-grade paper such as newsprint. By 2007, there were 6580 daily newspapers in the world selling 395 million copies a...
in Tyler
Tyler, Texas
Tyler is a city in and the county seat of Smith County, Texas, in the United States. It takes its name from President John Tyler . The city had a population of 109,000 in 2010, according to the United States Census Bureau...
, the largest city in East Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
. The business, which was established by Clyde's great-grandfather, has been family operated since 1910.
Early life
Clyde was born in Tyler to Calvin N. Clyde, Jr. and Patsy Elizabeth Clyde. He attended public schools and graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler in 1963. He procured a Bachelor of ArtsBachelor of Arts
A Bachelor of Arts , from the Latin artium baccalaureus, is a bachelor's degree awarded for an undergraduate course or program in either the liberal arts, the sciences, or both...
degree in English
English studies
English studies is an academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language , English linguistics English studies is an academic discipline that includes the study of literatures written in the English language (including literatures from the U.K., U.S.,...
and journalism
Journalism
Journalism is the practice of investigation and reporting of events, issues and trends to a broad audience in a timely fashion. Though there are many variations of journalism, the ideal is to inform the intended audience. Along with covering organizations and institutions such as government and...
in 1966 from Stephen F. Austin State University
Stephen F. Austin State University
Stephen F. Austin State University is a public university located in Nacogdoches, Texas, United States. Founded as a teachers' college in 1923, the university was named after one of Texas' founding fathers, Stephen F. Austin. Its campus resides on part of the homestead of another Texas founding...
in Nacogdoches
Nacogdoches, Texas
Nacogdoches is a city in Nacogdoches County, Texas, in the United States. The 2010 census recorded the city's population to be 32,996. It is the county seat of Nacogdoches County and is situated in East Texas. Nacogdoches is a sister city of Natchitoches, Louisiana.Nacogdoches is the home of...
. He was employed by the Amarillo Globe-News
Amarillo Globe-News
Amarillo Globe-News is a newspaper in Amarillo, Texas, owned by the Morris Communications Company.The current-day Globe-News is a combination of several newspapers published in Amarillo. One began on November 4, 1909, as a prohibition publication by the Baptist deacon Dr. Joseph Elbert Nunn...
from 1966–1968, when he joined the staff of the La Porte
La Porte, Texas
La Porte is a city in Harris County, Texas within the Bay Area of the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area. As of the 2000 U.S. Census, the city population was 31,880...
-Baytown
Baytown, Texas
Baytown is a city within Harris County and partially in Chambers County in the Gulf Coast region of the U.S. state of Texas. Located within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area, it lies along both State Highway 146 and Interstate 10. As of 2010, Baytown had an population of 71,802...
Sun, located near Houston
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
.
Career
In 1969, Clyde returned to Tyler and worked in circulation, advertisingAdvertising
Advertising is a form of communication used to persuade an audience to take some action with respect to products, ideas, or services. Most commonly, the desired result is to drive consumer behavior with respect to a commercial offering, although political and ideological advertising is also common...
, production, and purchasing for the Morning Telegraph. On July 20, 1980, he was named editor of the paper, a position that he held until December 18, 1990, when he was elevated to publisher.
Over the years, Clyde won many honors, including the 2002 Martin Luther King Award for Non-Violent Change from the Tyler Ministerial Alliance. In 2005, the Morning Telegraph won the Texas Family Business of the Year Award from Baylor University
Baylor University
Baylor University is a private, Christian university located in Waco, Texas. Founded in 1845, Baylor is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.-History:...
in Waco
Waco, Texas
Waco is a city in and the county seat of McLennan County, Texas. Situated along the Brazos River and on the I-35 corridor, halfway between Dallas and Austin, it is the economic, cultural, and academic center of the 'Heart of Texas' region....
. Clyde was also a past member and director of the Texas Daily Newspaper Association. In 2006, he received th TDNA's Frank W. Mayborn
Frank W. Mayborn
Frank Willis Mayborn was a 20th century Texas newspaper publisher and philanthropist who played a crucial role in the development of Temple and Bell County, located north of the state capital of Austin....
Award for Community Leadership. The award, named for the late publisher of the Temple
Temple, Texas
Temple is a city in Bell County, Texas, United States. Located near the county seat of Belton, Temple lies in the region referred to as Central Texas. Located off Interstate 35, Temple is 65 miles north of Austin and 34 miles south of Waco. In the 2010 Census, Temple's population was 66,102, an...
Daily Telegram, is given to a publisher or newspaper executive whose contributions to society and leadership in the community have impacted the newspaper business.
Clyde was also affiliated with American Red Cross
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross , also known as the American National Red Cross, is a volunteer-led, humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside the United States. It is the designated U.S...
, Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of commerce
A chamber of commerce is a form of business network, e.g., a local organization of businesses whose goal is to further the interests of businesses. Business owners in towns and cities form these local societies to advocate on behalf of the business community...
, Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited
Ducks Unlimited is an international non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation of wetlands and associated upland habitats for waterfowl, other wildlife, and people. It currently has approximately 780,000 members, mostly in the United States and Canada.-Introduction:Ducks Unlimited was...
, and the Eisenhower International Golf
Golf
Golf is a precision club and ball sport, in which competing players use many types of clubs to hit balls into a series of holes on a golf course using the fewest number of strokes....
Classic. Clyde served as president of the board of the Discovery Science Place, a Tyler children's museum
Children's museum
Children's museums are institutions that provide exhibits and programs to stimulate informal learning experiences for children. In contrast with traditional museums that typically have a hands-off policy regarding exhibits, children's museums feature interactive exhibits that are designed to be...
that opened in 1993. He was also president of the T.B. Butler Foundation.
Death
Clyde died in a DallasDallas, Texas
Dallas is the third-largest city in Texas and the ninth-largest in the United States. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest metropolitan area in the South and fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States...
hospital
Hospital
A hospital is a health care institution providing patient treatment by specialized staff and equipment. Hospitals often, but not always, provide for inpatient care or longer-term patient stays....
after a lengthy illness. Survivors included his wife, the former Sharon Ann "Sherry" Ferrell; three sons, Nelson Clyde, IV, Andrew Ferrell Clyde, and John Kittrell Clyde, daughter, Anna Clyde Malone; seven grandchildren; a brother, Thomas Clyde, and two sisters, Carole Clyde Wilson and Eloise Clyde Chandler; as well as his parents, Calvin Nelson Clyde Jr. and Patsy Kittrell Clyde.
Clyde was a member of the Grace Community Church. Memorial services were held at the Marvin United Methodist Church in Tyler after private interment.
Nelson Clyde, IV, who succeeded his father as the publisher of the Morning Telegraph, said that the family and organization "mourn the loss of our leader. My father was a man who demonstrated his many character qualities in a quiet but significant way." Jim Giametta, the Morning Telegraph executive editor, said that Clyde's "love for Tyler and the East Texas region was exemplified every day with each edition focusing on making his hometown a better place." Rodney H. Mabry, president of the University of Texas at Tyler
University of Texas at Tyler
The University of Texas at Tyler, also referred to as UT Tyler, is a coeducational public university located in Tyler, Texas. Founded in 1971, it is a component institution of the University of Texas System....
, praised Clyde's commitment to the university's mission of providing quality education to Tyler area young people.
News of Clyde's passing was carried in dozens of newspapers across the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.