He was born on June 28, 1937 to the late Wayne Howard Propst and Lexie Leatherman Propst in Catawba County. Clinton was a member of Highland Baptist Church. He was a devoted and loving family man. Clinton adored his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Along with his parents, two brothers; Don Propst and Hoke Propst preceded him in death.
Survivors include his wife, Kay Wilson Propst of the home; daughter, Michelle Hendershot and fiancée Steve Walz of Newton; son, Randy Propst and wife Regina of Newton; grandchildren, Heather Rivera, Allison Maynard, Nicole Hendershot, Brooke Hendershot, Jonathan Propst, Patrick Maynard and wife Courtney; great grandchildren, Katherine Huffman, Lexie Hughes, Jacob Rivera, Cameron Maynard, unborn, Bentley James; and brothers, Willard Propst and Calvin Propst.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, October 1, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Highland Baptist Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 9:45 until 10:45 a.m. at the church. Dr. Jeff Myers, Rev. Jessie Lott, and Rev. Kenny Robison will be officiating the service. Entombment will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.
The Amvets 76 will provide military Honors.
Memorials may be made to Highland Baptist Church, 828 9th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601; or the Gideon’s International, P.O. Box 97251, Washington, DC 20090-7251.