Mr. Clyde E. Poovey

Clyde Ezra Poovey, Jr. age 82, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2016 at his home in Alpharetta, GA. Born in Hickory, NC., his parents were Clyde and Bessie Bell Poovey, who were lifelong members of Mt. Olive Lutheran Church in Hickory, NC. Clyde attended Hickory High School where he was lettered in tennis and was chosen “Most Friendly” by his senior classmates in 1951. Clyde attended Clemson College, where he received a degree in civil engineering. During his senior year at Clemson, Clyde held the rank of Company Commander in the Cadet Corps and received his commission as 2nd Lt. in the United States Air Force in 1955. In Flight School, Clyde graduated as the outstanding instrument flight student. Clyde served in the European theatre during the Korean War during the Eisenhower Administration. His assignment was in the Military Transportation Service with flights into Africa, the Middle East and Scandinavia. In 1959, Clyde and Patsy Messer of Canton, NC married and he immediately entered Georgia Tech for 2 years where he received his MS degree in Civil Engineering. Upon graduation, Clyde entered the precast-prestressed concrete industry where he spent the next 50 years in sales, management and eventually ownership in Atlanta Structural Concrete Co. His company specialized in the design, manufacture and erection of commercial projects for the food and carpet industry, as well as office buildings, stadiums and large parking decks. Clyde was elected chairman of the national organization of the Prestressed Concrete Institute in 1995 and designated a Fellow in the Institute in 2003. He retired in 2010, but has continued to serve as an advisor and maintained his interest in the industry. During the past 25 years, Clyde and Pat have been members of Perimeter Church (PCA), Johns Creek, GA., and their passion has been in a mentoring ministry that helps prepare and guide premarital couples for a Godly, happy, healthy marriage commitment. They have also been a part of the Perimeter Ballroom Dance Community for many years. Since his retirement, Clyde enjoyed hiking in the Georgia and North Carolina mountains with his Sunday School buddies and being part of a Gourmet Cooking group for 35 years. He has also enjoyed the assignment of playing “Mr. Mom” by helping in the carpool that transported his two teenage granddaughters, Kendall and Rachel, to Fellowship Christian School. Clyde is survived by his wife, Pat, and their two sons, Phillip and Brant. Phillip and his wife, Lauren have two daughters, Kendall and Rachel. Clyde is also survived by his sister, Nancy Bolick and her children Tom, Alan and Kay. The memorial service will take place on Friday, February 19, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. in the Cecil B. Day Chapel at Perimeter Church, 9500 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA. 30097, followed by a Luncheon Reception. Clyde will be buried in the Georgia National Cemetery in Canton, GA, with full military honors at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Camp All American Scholarship Fund, 9500 Medlock Bridge Rd, Johns Creek, GA. 30097.

Mr. Clyde E. Poovey

February 15, 1933 - February 13, 2016