William Virgil Clifton, age 87, of Ethridge, TN passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, a beekeeper, and a member of Meadow View Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Theodore and Rosie Ann Clayton Clifton; one granddaughter, Denina Cozart; one brother, Franklin Clifton; and one son-in-law, Matt Derrick.
He is survived by
Wife –
Norma Clifton, Ethridge, TN
Two Daughters –
Brenda Cozart (Jim), Lawrenceburg, TN
Janie Derrick, Dickson, TN
Three Sons –
Johnny Jennings, Ethridge, TN
Don Jennings (Kim), Lawrenceburg, TN
Leon Jennings (Renee), Parsons, TN
Two Sisters –
Velma Belew, Lawrenceburg, TN
Josephine Bailey, Lawrenceburg, TN
Eleven Grandchildren –
Matt Cozart (Joy)
Elizabeth Derrick
Caroline Derrick
Anna Derrick
Logan Jennings
Hannah Purser (Brice)
Parker Jennings
Eli Jennings
Cody Jennings
Josh Springer
Jamie Cozart
Several Step-Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren also survive.
Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Neal Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Wednesday, October 21, 2015, with Jimmy Nave officiating. Interment will follow at Kidd Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.
