Clyde was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana. While stationed at Fort Devens, Mass, Clyde met and married his wife Marion. After graduating from Fitchburg State Teachers College, Clyde, Marion, and their daughter Stacy returned to Evansville where Clyde taught. They eventually moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where they taught for 23 years. They now live in Reno, Nevada near their daughter Kelly and grandson Carrick