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John Mark
Clyce
Oct 22, 1948 — Feb 9, 2024
Cordova
John Mark Clyce, 75, of Cordova, TN, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024 at Baptist Reynold's Hospice House in Collierville, TN from pancreatic cancer. He was born October 22, 1948 in Jackson, TN.
John spent his early childhood in west TN. When he was 10 years old, he and his family moved to Cherry Hill, New Jersey where he fondly remembered growing up and graduating from high school in 1968. He was drafted into the army after high school and was stationed in Germany. He later enlisted in the Coast Guard and was stationed in Adak, Alaska and later in Memphis on the Mississippi River.
John was married to Martha Collins Clyce for 45 years, and had two children, Andy and Amy. He retired from Chemtura Corp. after 33 years. He enjoyed biking, fishing, tennis, and playing pool. He spent many happy hours at Shelby Farms and riding along the Greenway.
John was a member of Oliver Creek Church of Christ, loved God, and would talk to anyone who would listen about the importance of devoting your life to Jesus. He was greatly loved by his family and friends and will be deeply missed.
John is survived by his wife Martha Collins Clyce; children, John Andrew (Andy) Clyce (Julie), Amy Alissandratos (Nick); grandchildren, Parker Clyce and Ethan Alissandratos; siblings, Steve Anglin, Robert Clyce II, Camille Frech and Cindy Parham. He is preceded in death by his mother, Clara Sue Anglin, step-father, Auther Anglin, father, Robert (Bob) Clyce I, sisters, Susie Ross, Cathy Graves, Christine Maitland, and Carol Gant. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 17th at 2:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 4:00 p.m. at Oliver Creek Church of Christ located at 8313 US-70, Arlington, TN 38002. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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