Carl C. Clifton

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Carl C. Clifton, the son of the late Victor Lee Clifton and Dorothy Bond Clifton, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, at his home in Cooter.

He was born on Aug. 16, 1945 in Cooter and Married Sue Adkisson on May 9, 1963, in Cooter.

He graduated from Cooter High School in the Class of 1963 and was a member of Pathway Church of God, where he served as a deacon. He was a farmer. He loved flying planes, riding his red Harley motorcycle, hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Joy Loyd.

He leaves behind his wife, Sue Adkisson Clifton of Cooter;

One daughter, Carla Leggett and Russell of Gosnell;

One son, Lee Clifton of Gosnell;

Two granddaughters, Caitlin Rebecca Leggett of Gosnell and Loren Ashlee Clifton and her mother Michelle Loren Clifton of Steele; and

One sister, Patsey Raines and Wayne of Holland, Mo.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at Pathway Church of God in Blytheville with the Rev. Danny Rigney and the Rev. L.V. Rigney officiating.

The family will receive visitors from 10 a.m. until the time of the service.

Burial will follow at Number Eight Cemetery in Cooter.