Mr. Clyde Elijah Kincaid

Prescott Valley was stunned and saddened by the unexpected death of Clyde Kincaid on Monday, November 11, 2013. If he could have chosen a day to die, he would have chosen Veteran’s Day. He loved Veteran’s and was a tireless worker on their behalf. He was a proud veteran having served 5 years in the Navy and 15 years in the Air Force. He was honorably discharged from Holloman Air Force Base in New Mexico, April 7, 1968. He was born August 12, 1930 in Gresham, Oregon, coming to Arizona in the late 1970’s. He lived in Show Low and married Grace and helped raise her five children. They moved to Phoenix and met John and Roseann Poellot. They became good friends. John died first and then Grace, and while consoling each other Clyde and Roseann grew close. Clyde was welcomed warmly into their family by Claudette, Jacqueline and Suzette. He loved being in the VFW and had belonged to Post 10227 for 18 years. He worked tirelessly to get this post built and was often on the radio and television asking for donations. He was in on the ground floor when several members went to the Fain Signature Group after being offered a piece of land on which to build the post. Clyde and Chuck Abraham went to look at the three pieces of land offered. The last piece of land they looked at was the acre just beneath the Moose Lodge above Fain Lake. They chose that site but Clyde wanted two acres, so the Fain Signature Group donated two acres on which to build the post. He was on the original building committee and was the P.R. man for the post. Clyde had been the Officer of the Day, Sgt. Of Arms and Senior Vice of Post 10227. He had been Jr. Vice and was now Sr. Vice of District 2. He was active in our Poppy Drive and Bingo at the V.A., he wanted our Veteran’s to have a fun evening and good refreshments. He got Safeway to donate a large sheet cake with other food and soft drinks. Post 10227 sponsored Bingo night 5 months of the year. Clyde’s last public appearance was last week at the Liberty Traditional School’s Musical Salute to Veteran’s. He spoke and received a standing ovation. He loved Trinity Lutheran Church and Pastor Tim. He was a greeter at the second service and also was a deacon. All of his family and friends have lost a very special person and the Veterans have lost their #1 booster. Memorial services with full Military Honors will be held Monday, November 18, 2013 at 2:00p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church, 3950 N. Valorie Dr., Prescott Valley, AZ. In lieu of flowers please consider making a generous donation to Post 10227, Prescott Valley Building Fund.

Mr. Clyde Elijah Kincaid

August 12, 1930 - November 11, 2013