Clyde Lin Coons

Clyde Lin Coons, age 72, lifelong resident of Wellsville, Kansas passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at Homestead of Eudora with his daughters by his side. Memorial services will be 10AM, Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Wilson’s Funeral Home in Wellsville. Visitation will be 6-8PM, Wednesday, May 7, also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Homestead of Eudora or Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Wilson’s, PO Box 486, Wellsville, KS 66092.

Clyde Lin Coons was born May 31, 1952 in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Robert Lee and Frances Berniece (Myers) Coons. He grew up in Wellsville and graduated from WHS in 1970. After graduating, Clyde went to work at Ford Motor Company in June of 1971.  On September 25, 1972, he married Deborah May Oshel in Ottawa, Kansas. They were married almost 54 years before his passing. He was a loving and devoted husband. She survives in Eudora.

On March 29, 1972, Clyde joined the United States Army. He served his country honorably during the Vietnam War and was discharged in 1973.

Upon returning from the Army, Clyde went back to work for Ford Motor Company. He worked there for 30 years before retiring in February of 2002.

After his retirement from Ford, Clyde went to work at USD 289 doing maintenance from August of 2003 to October of 2008. He later drove a chemical truck for East Kansas Chemical, a job he enjoyed immensely.

Clyde was a member of the Local UAW 249 and the Wellsville American Legion Post 194. He enjoyed camping and golfing, but most of all loved following his grandchildren around from one event to another that they were involved in. He was an amazing father, grandfather, husband and friend. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Clyde is survived by his wife, Debbie Coons of Eudora; daughter, Bernie Smith (Brandon) of Wellsville; daughter, Christy Bell (Jason) of Wellsville; 6 grandchildren: Bryce Smith of Wellsville; Trajen Smith of Sterling, KS; Ian Smith of Salina, KS; Carson Bell and Gracie Bell of Wellsville; and Krystle Ivey of West Monroe, LA; sister, Claudia Bivins (Terry) of Lebo; sister, Linda Fritzshall (Randy) of Overland Park, KS; brother, Kevin Coons (Terri) of Wellsville;  brother, Curt Coons (Cheryl) of Overland Park, KS; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Nathan, Myron and Robert “Judge” Coons.

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