Obituary of Robert "Clyde" Klingensmith

Robert "Clyde" Klingensmith, 71, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at West Virginia Ruby Memorial Hospital. Robert was born in Morgantown on September 13, 1950, son of the late James Franklin and Nellie Louise Klingensmith. Clyde was known as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hosting holiday events and cooking for family and friends. Favorite past times were taxidermy, woodworking, spending time with his wife and his grandson, Colton Cumpston, and taking his fur baby, Ranger, for rides in the side by side. Clyde is survived by his wife, Sue A. Klingensmith; daughters, Belinda S Cumpston and her husband, Frank E. Cumpston, and Debbie L. Klingensmith; grandchildren; Colton J. Cumpston and fiancé Claire Molesky and daughter Lily, Bobby Klingensmith, Amber L. Wallo, and “adopted” Deneka Szafran, siblings; Virginia C. Boyd, Wanda Y. McCormick, and Alice L. Mcle; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to parents, Clyde was preceded in death by his brother, Charles R. Klingensmith. In honoring his wishes, he will be cremated and a celebration of life ceremony, in lieu of a funeral service, will be held for close family and friends at a later date and time. Hastings Funeral Home, in Morgantown, WV, will be handling the cremation. Condolences can be sent online at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com.