Obituaries

Robert Klingensmith

Robert “Clyde” Klingensmith, 71, of Morgantown, passed away Friday, Oct. 22, 2021, at J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. Robert was born in Morgantown on Sept. 13, 1950, son of the late James Franklin and Nellie Louise Klingensmith.

Clyde was known as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, hosting holiday events and cooking for family and friends. His favorite pastimes were taxidermy, woodworking, spending time with his wife and his grandson, Colton Cumpston, and taking his fur baby, Ranger, for rides in the side-by-side.

Clyde is survived by his wife, Sue A. Klingensmith; daughters, Belinda S. Cumpston and her husband Frank E. Cumpston and Debbie L. Klingensmith; grandchildren, Colton J. Cumpston, fiancé Claire Molesky and daughter Lily, Bobby Klingensmith, Amber L. Wallo and “adopted” Deneka Szafran; siblings, Virginia C. Boyd, Wanda Y. McCormick and Alice L. Mcle; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, Clyde was preceded in death by his brother, Charles R. Klingensmith.

In honoring his wishes, he will be cremated and a celebration of life ceremony, in lieu of a funeral service, will be held for close family and friends at a later date and time.

Hastings Funeral Home in Morgantown will be handling the cremation.
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