Clifford was born on April 4, 1930, in Celeste, Texas to Clevie Carl Clark and Myrtle Ivy Parker Clark. Clifford married the love of his life Rachel Glasscock on October 18, 1952, at the First Baptist Church of Celeste. Clifford spent most of his life in Celeste farming and ranching; he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was stationed in Guam and toured on the U.S.S. Walker out of Pearl Harbor. Clifford is a long-time member of the First Baptist Church Celeste, where he served as an usher, always greeting everyone with a smile. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Clifford never met a stranger and always had a good story to tell. He will be missed by so many.
Clifford is survived by his daughter Tonja Saye, son Collin Carl and wife Dana, grandchildren Amber Saye, Lacy Saye, Cody Clark and wife Heather, Kara Clark, Hannah Clark, great grandchildren Keaton Fielden, Tyson Fielden, Chaseton Clark, Cameron Clark, and sister Ann Holding.
Clifford was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Rachel, half-sister Walter Merle Wester, and nephew Dana Bishop.
Pallbearers will be Cody Clark, Tyson Fielden, Ron Saye, Roger Claxton, Rex Claxton, Eric Evans and Mike Lipsey.
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Bud Roach
Whitewright, TX Thursday, January 18, 2024 Tonja, Collin, and family. My deepest sympathy to you. Losing Clifford is like losing part of the Celeste I always knew. Many people will say, “he was a friend.”I am one of those.