Clyde was born August 21, 1962, to Peter and Lyda Rea Pennington Caminiti in Biloxi, Mississippi. He loved Elvis and enjoyed golf and WWE wrestling. Clyde was an excellent baker; he loved baking birthday cakes and grilling for his family; and he loved all types of water activities. He honored his country by serving as a merchant marine and was working to attain his captain license.
Clyde is survived by his loving wife, Josephine Jones of Louisville; and his children: John Louie Pineda Jones, Jessica Jones, Joseph Charles Pineda Jones, and Kristelle Ann Jones. He is also survived by two sisters, Melba Armstrong and Paula Caminiti; and his brother, Russell Caminiti. Clyde was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joe Allen; and sister, Patricia Caminiti.