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Clint Halstead III
GIDEON, Mo. — Clint William Edward Halstead III, 79, of Gideon passed away Sunday, April 30, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, Clint William Edward II; his mother, Dorothy Hestand Halstead; his brother, Thomas Halstead; and his wife of 40 years, Marlene Ann Halstead.
Born Aug. 22, 1943, Clint graduated from Massena High School New York in 1962. He was a talented athlete in track and field and excelled in football, receiving a full scholarship to Syracuse University. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1964. He served two tours in Vietnam, his first tour with the 173rd Airborne Division and his second tour with the 101st Airborne Division. During his second tour he was awarded the Bronze Star for outstanding meritorious service. After retiring from the military, Clint began his career in the aluminum industry at Noranda in New Madrid, Missouri. He later relocated to Kentucky to raise his family and continue his career with Alcan, retiring in 1996.
Clint was always curious and loved to learn about the world. He was an avid reader, his favorite being Ernest Hemingway. He relished a cold morning in the duck blinds with his sons and friends. His favorite hobby in the last few years was woodcarving. He loved sharing his art and made hundreds of carvings over the years and gifted them to friends and family. A brilliant storyteller, he made many rooms erupt with laughter over the years. His absence will forever be felt in our family.
Surviving are his wife, Lee Ann Halstead of Gideon; son, Clint Halstead IV; daughter-in-law, Patricia; grandsons, Clint William V and Clayton John of Clarksville, Tennessee; daughter, Andrea Torrillo of Canton, Connecticut; son-in-law, Christian; granddaughters, Sophia Ann and Mia Elizabeth; son, Craig Halstead of Portageville; daughter-in-law, Sonja; granddaughters, Alison Elizabeth and Reagen Ann; his sister, Holly Harris of Vicksburg, Mississippi; brother-in-law, Ed; several nieces and nephews.
Services will be from 2 p.m. until time for services at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 4 at Delisle Funeral Home Portageville.
Burial will be at 1 p.m. Friday, May 5 at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West Hopkinsville, Kentucky.