Earl Edward Clinkinbeard

Earl Edward Clinkinbeard, born February 6, 1938, in Mitchell County, passed away on November 12, 2026, at his home in Snyder. A graveside service for Mr. Clinkinbeard will be held at 2 PM, Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Hillside Memorial Gardens. A visitation for Mr. Clinkinbeard will be held from 1-2 PM, Sunday, at Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home before the graveside service. Arrangements are under the direction of Bell-Cypert-Seale Funeral Home.

Earl was a dedicated, hard worker all of his life. He retired in 1986 from Consolidated Tools, where he worked as a Reverse Operator. Above all else, he was deeply proud of his family and never missed an opportunity to tell people about them. He and his beloved wife, Lorita, shared nearly seven decades together and would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on November 22nd.

Earl is survived by his,

Wife,

Lorita Clinkinbeard of Snyder, TX;

Daughter,

Julie Kaczyk and husband John of Snyder, TX;

3 Grandchildren,

Johnathan Kacyzk and wife Barbi of San Antonio, TX,

Joshua Kaczyk and wife Brittni of Novis, TX,

Jessica Theimer and husband Beau of San Angelo, TX;

5 Great-grandchildren,

Breanna Kacyzk,Jackson Kacyzk,

Jake Earl Theimer,

Luke Theimer,

Heidi Theimer;

2 Sisters,

Dolly Tatum of Snyder, TX,

Margaret Fowler of Plainview, TX;

and 1 Brother,

Bobby Clinkinbeard of Snyder, TX.

He was preceded in death by his son, Dicky Clinkinbeard; his parents, John and Opal Clinkinbeard; and his three brothers, Charles, David, and Raymond.

In his free time, Earl loved all animals, farming, and horses. He enjoyed fishing (thanks to his son-in-law, John), listening to Hank Williams, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys, having watched them since the very first game they played.