Clyde Emory Candler

Clyde Emory Candler- Age 80, of Nashville, passed from this life on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He was born on August 3, 1942, in Franklin, Tennessee to the late Luther and Pearl Candler. He was the owner and master barber of Clyde’s Barbershop in Green Hills for 50 years. Clyde was a member of First Southern Methodist Church in Sylvan Park. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his siblings, William Roy Candler, Wanda Perry, and Lois Candler. Clyde is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Ann Candler; two daughters, Connie Candler Lanius (Michael) and Karen Pentecost (John); 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and a host of family members and friends. A Celebration of Clyde’s life will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 12:30PM, at First Southern Methodist Church (4409 Colorado Avenue) with Pastor Jack Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Harpeth Hills Memory Gardens, Lakeview Estates, 9090 Hwy 100, Nashville, TN 37221. Pallbearers will be Michael Lanius, John Pentecost, Mitchell Pentecost, Monty Newsom, Jacob Corbitt and Rick Peak. In lieu of flowers, memorial are encouraged to First Southern Methodist Church (4409 Colorado Avenue, Nashville, TN 37209) Visitation with the family will be on Wednesday from 10:30AM until the service time at 12:30PM, all at First Southern Methodist Church. Arrangements in the care of Compassion Funeral & Cremation Services, 6949 Charlotte Pike, Suite 104, Nashville, TN 37209 (615) 857-9955. We are proud to be West Nashville & Bellevue’s only locally owned and operated burial & cremation provider.