Graveside service for Vernon Moses Clifton, 75, of Decatur, will be Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2016 at 2:30 p.m. at Roselawn Cemetery with Roselawn Funeral Home directing. Visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mr. Clifton was born July 18, 1941 to Henry and Vadie Clifton. He spent 20 years in the Air Force and was a Vietnam veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Paulie Clifton, Carl Clifton and Pete Clifton; and sister, Martha Bradford.
He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Marie Clifton; daughters, Sharon Jewellson (Ray) and Loretta Clifton; stepsons, Raymond Nantz and Gary Nantz (Karen); grandchildren, Kayla, Kaylynn and Kyler; great- grandchild, Ryker; brothers, Charles Clifton and Bobby Clifton; sister, Thelma Blackburn; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Jerry Clifton, Jerry Jacobs, Roger Adkins, Dave Alvey, Ray Jewellson and Dakota Blagburn.
