Clyde Stacy Warrington, 91, of Sparta, passed away Oct. 11, 2024, at Life Care Center of Sparta, in the Memory Unit.
Clyde was born Nov. 21, 1932, on the Menominee Indian Reservation, in Keshewa, Wisconsin, to Robert and Jennie Belle Stacy Warrington.
Clyde was a commercial artist, most notably for BellSouth phone company. His drawings were showcased in phone books that spanned across five states. He was a six-time Purple Heart recipient during his service in Korea with the United States Army. Clyde will be fondly remembered for his jovial spirit and sense of humor.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Lawson Warrington, who died Feb. 9, 2011, and sisters, Wanda Guzman, Dottie Deusen and her husband Denny.
Survivors include his daughter, Pamela Thorne; grandson, Stacy Thorne and Tammy; great-grandson, Brandon Thorne; sister, Gladys Whitaker; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family on the Menominee Reservation.
Funeral service was 1 p.m., Oct. 15, 2024, at Hunter Funeral Home. Burial, with full military honors by the Veterans’ Honor Guard, followed in Highland Cemetery. Steve Qualls officiated.
Stacy Thorne, Kenny Rippetoe, Roger Morris, Caleb Pope, Adam Lawson, Clyde Morris, Larry Abney, and Ryan Gesing served as pallbearers.
Hunter Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
