Clyde L. Cameron, 97, of Oxford, went to be with his Lord on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at Union Hospital, Elkton, MD. He shared 70 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Helen Goodman Cameron until her death in June of 2017. Born in Glenroy, PA, he was the son of the late William H. and Alice Stilwell Cameron. Clyde was a mushroom grower in the area, farming from 1943 to 1990 and was a founding member of the American Mushroom Institute. He and his father founded Cameron’s Hardware Store in 1954, operating until 2000 when he retired. While always grateful for his fruitful and rewarding work, he also had higher callings in his life including his faith, family and community. Clyde loved Jesus. He was a faithful lifetime member of Bethany Presbyterian Church in Oxford, serving in various roles, most notably holding the office of Ruling Elder for many years. Clyde actively contributed to his community, serving on the school boards of Oxford Area School District and Bethany Christian School, and as a board member of the Peoples Bank of Oxford for many years. A devoted father, husband, grandfather and great grandfather, he loved his family well. He is survived by his son, Ken Cameron (Martha) of Nottingham; daughter, Sandy Oliver (Ron) of Oxford; five grandchildren, Andrew Oliver (Kimberly), Kristy Cameron Hunt (Rees), Heather Oliver Sauder (Matthew), Rachel Cameron Walsh (Tom) and Joseph Oliver (Holly); and eleven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held 11 am Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 2483 Baltimore Pk., Oxford, PA, where friends and family may visit from 9:30 -11 am. Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Westminster Seminary, 2960 Church Rd., Glenside, PA 19038. Arrangements being handled by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford, PA. On-line condolences may be made at www.elcollinsfuneralhome.com. Comments are closed.
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