Born on August 5, 1933 in Catawba County, he was the son of the late Ronder McCoy and Mabel Sigman Moretz.
Clyde was a member of Bethany Lutheran Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army, stationed in Germany for 2 years. After his service in the military he obtained his private pilots licenses, his passions were flying, traveling, and fishing. Clyde and his wife travels included visiting all 50 states and 4 continents. He was retired from North Hickory Furniture after 37 years.
Along with his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Rachel Moretz Jones.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Moretz of the home; his brother William Moretz and wife Patricia of Hickory; his sister Ellen Cooke and husband Jack of Hickory; 12 nieces and nephews, and a number of great nieces and great nephews.
Graveside service will be held Friday, April 22, 2022 at 11:00am at Catawba Memorial Park with Pastor Karin O’Donnell and Pastor Robert Hilton officiating. Military honors will be presented at graveside.
Memorial gifts may be made to Bethany Lutheran Church, 1644 Main Ave. Drive NW, Hickory, NC 28601 or Carolina Caring 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
