Background
Thomas, Clyde Pickney was born on August 7, 1953 in Gaffney, South Carolina. Son of Clyde Pickney and Evelyn Mae (Vinesett) Thomas.
Thomas, Clyde Pickney was born on August 7, 1953 in Gaffney, South Carolina. Son of Clyde Pickney and Evelyn Mae (Vinesett) Thomas.
Bachelor, Limestone College, Gaffney, 1975; Master of Divinity, Southeastern Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina, 1978; D of Ministry, Southeastern Seminary, Wake Forest, North Carolina, 1986.
Supply pastor, Cherokee Avenue Baptist Church Mission, Gaffney, 1976;
assistant activities director, Cherokee Avenue Bapt Church, Gaffney, 1974-1975;
minister education and family life ministries, Cherokee Avenue Bapt Church, Gaffney, since 1979;
director youth and activities, Draytonville Baptist Church, Gaffney, 1977-1978;
pastor, Oakdale Baptist Church, Gaffney, 1978-1979. President Greater Gaffney Mins. Fellowship, 1989-1990.
Ministerial board directors Gardner-Webb College, Boiling Springs, North Carolina, 1988-1991.
Member Appalachian State Council of Govts. Advisory to Public Safety Board. Board directors Cherokee County Boys Club, Gaffney.
Married Joanne Cash, January 14, 1979. Children: Clyde Preston, James Grady.