Clyde Lester Hose

Clyde was born in Williamsport, Maryland. He moved from York, Pennsylvania to Melbourne Beach in the 1980's.

Clyde was a man that 'wore many hats'. After Korea and Vietnam, earning 2 Purple Hearts, a Korean Service Medal with 5 Bronze Stars and a Occupational Medal in Japan he retired as a Technical Sergeant from the United States Army and Untied States Airforce.

After proudly serving his country, Clyde went to work for and retired from the United States Postal Service.

Not willing to sit still to long, he then went to work for Publix for 17 years until he was 81 years old.

To relax, Clyde liked baseball. Especially the Baltimore Orioles, and spending precious time with his family.

He leaves to celebrate his life, his loving wife Patricia of Melbourne Beach; son, Clyde (Crystal) Hose of Red Lion, PA; daughter Dawn (Michael) Ford of West Melbourne, FL; brothers Harry Hose of Halfway, MD; Paul Hose of Clear Spring, MD and grandchildren, Gino (Martinique) Padilla of Palm Bay FL, Brandon Hose of Indianapolis, IN, Dawn Padilla of West Melbourne, FL and 4 great grandchildren, Lamario Morgan, Amelia Padilla, Lilliana Padilla and Lincoln Padilla.

Visitation for Clyde will be Monday, February 1, 2016, from 5:00pm until 7:00pm at Fountainhead Funeral Home, 7359 Babcock Street SE, Palm Bay, Fl 32909.

A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery at 11:00am.