Clyde Lewis Bargsley

Baylor Hospital in Irving, Texas attended by his loving wife of 62

years, Verna Karen Dornbluth Bargsley and his youngest son, Andrew Paul

Bargsley. Clyde was born October 7, 1935 to Bertie and Lewis Bargsley in

Eastland, Texas. He was a dedicated, proud resident of Grand Prairie,

Texas for 75+ years where he held various offices in church and civil

organizations. He was a member of St. Andrew’s Anglican-Episcopal

Church for 50 years, held office in the Grand Prairie Historical

Society, and was a former member of Rotary International, as well as the

Texas Association of Assessing Officers.

Clyde attended Grand Prairie High School and graduated in 1953. He

continued reuniting with fellow classmates through this year. Clyde

served in the Air National Guard Reserve for 5 years before meeting his

beautiful wife, Verna, at a social event at St. Andrew’s Church. He

attended Southern Methodist University and earned a B.A. in Business. He

worked his way through college while working as City of Grand Prairie

Tax Assessor then as Property Tax Consultant.

Clyde joyfully supported Performing Arts and often attended plays,

musicals, and symphonies. He loved Shakespeare in the Park, Van Cliburn

performances, art exhibits, and all performances at Bass Hall. He

turned his hobby of refinishing antiques into a small business that he

shared with his youngest son Andrew. Most of all he loved his church.

St. Andrew’s is where he was married, and where he baptized and

confirmed all of his children.

Clyde is survived by his wife, Verna whom he adored; eldest son, Carl;

twins Andrew Bargsley and Andrea Vincent; sister-in-law Nella Carol

Dornbluth; nephew Tommy Wright; nieces Sarah O’Connell, Rachel Howe, and

Rebecca Howe; many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Clyde left this earth to join Our Heavenly Father knowing that he had

done his best to love, serve, and celebrate the many blessings he had

been given. He enjoyed many lifelong friends, classmates, and member of

his church family. He cherished them all.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.grandprairiefh.com for the BARGSLEY family.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Andrew Episcopal Church, or Grand Prairie Memorial Library Foundation, or Grand Prairie Historical Organization are greatly appreciated.