Born: February 23, 1939 in Calhoun County, South Carolina.

Died: December 10, 2011 in Richmond, Indiana.

Education: Johnson C. Smith University, Charlotte, N.C.; Howard University Law School, Washington, D.C. (1965)

Law Career: In 1966 George Sawyer offered him a position in Richmond. Clyde went on to establish the law firm of Williams, Delaney, and Simkins. He served on the Protection Advocacy State Board, which fought for the rights of people with disabilities. He also served as president of the Wayne County Bar Association. Community Engagement: He was actively involved in his church (Bethel A.M.E) and volunteered much of his time to ensure the people in his community were fed.