Richard Clubb

FORSYTH, Mo. -- Cecil Richard Clubb, 72, of Forsyth passed away Sunday, March 17, 2019, at his home.

He was born Dec. 24, 1946, in Cape Girardeau to Cecil M. and Mary Salena "Lena" Withers Clubb. On April 7, 1998, he was united in marriage to Eunice Glee Collins.

Richard was drafted into U.S. Army in 1966. While serving in Vietnam, he was wounded in action and returned home. Richard was the recipient of two Purple Hearts for his injuries during his tour of duty and, as one friend stated, a very humble American hero.

After his duty to his country, Richard obtained his teaching degree from Austin Peay University in Clarksville, Tennessee. He returned to Missouri and started his teaching career. He taught at Marquand and Chaffee and finished his career at Greenville High School. Richard also farmed and raised cattle until he retired from the farm in 2009.

He and Glee were camp hosts at Beaver Creek in Kissee Mills, Missouri, for a number of years. Richard always thought of other people before himself.

Survivors include his wife, Glee Clubb of Forsyth; mother, Mary Lena Clubb Francis of Marble Hill, Missouri; brothers, John (Vickie) Clubb of St. Charles, Missouri, and Bob (Jean) Clubb of Marble Hill; father- and mother-in-law, L.T. and Barbara Collins; brother- and sisters-in-law, Ann (Tim) Blair of Bradleyville, Missouri, Lana (Mike) Thomas, Shawna (John) Phillips of Fair Grove, Missouri, Levi (Hollie) Collins of Springfield, Missouri, Ronda (Rick) Turner of Taneyville, Missouri, Chuck (Missy) Gimlin of Ozark, Missouri, David (Lesa) Woody of Republic, Missouri, and Sam Gimlin of Springfield; a host of nieces and nephews; and his pal, Bodie.

He was proceeded in death by his father, Cecil M. Clubb; stepfather, Bob Francis; mother-in-law, Lorene Collins; and brother-in-law, Doug Gimlin.

Visitation and funeral were held Wednesday at Whelchel Grace Funeral Home in Forsyth, with Pastor Ed Hunsucker officiating. Interment was at Patterson Cemetery in Bradleyville.