Clyde E.

Channels

Clyde E. Channels, 88, of Xenia died Saturday, November 14, 2026 at his home.

He was born December 30, 1937, in Xenia, the son of John and Irene (Harding) Channels. Clyde loved farming and worked in the maintenance department at Wilberforce University until he retired. He loved fishing and hunting.

Clyde is survived by his children, Deborah (Phil) Wray, Raejean (Greg Harris) Wakefield and Rita Underwood (Charles Charleston) and Eric (Joleen) Channels all of Xenia; grandchildren, Dorian Channels, Candace (Marcus Sr.) Peaks, Juan (Ashleigh) Underwood Jr., Kara Edwards, Erica (Erin Eavers) Channels and Javier Jackson; great grandchildren, Chloe McGohan, Brynlee Channels, Ronald Wakefield III, Nautyca Peaks, Marcus Peaks Jr., Juan Underwood III, Sha’anna Underwood, Gianna Edwards, Matthew Eavers, Noah Eavers, Hailie Eavers, Shawn Eavers, Keiron Channels and Aniyah Cox; great great-granddaughter, Della Reign Cox; sisters, Carolyn Harnick, Iva (William “Bo”) Johnson, Kathy Harding and Esther (Kevin) Johnson; and brother, Michael Channels. He was preceded in death by his wife Della Elaine “Nanny” (Huff) Channels; grandson, Ronald Wakefield Jr.; great-granddaughter, Taylor Channels; his parents; sisters, Charlotte Porter, Eloise Charleston and Linda Hull; brothers, John, Larry and Dennis Channels.

Funeral service will be held 11:30 AM Thursday, November 19th, at McColaugh Massie Funeral Home in Xenia, where visitation will be held from 10:30 until the time of service.