Lloyd Don Clifton, 89, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Independence Care Center in Perryville.
He was born December 30, 1933 in Crosstown, MO to Lloyd and Leola Marie (Klobe) Clifton. They preceded him in death.
He and Virginia Lee Baker were married on July 27, 1978 in Naylor, MO. She passed away on October 22, 2022.
In the past, he enjoyed traveling extensively with Virginia on their Goldwing motorcycle, fishing regularly with friends and family in the Great Lakes, hunting with Virginia, harvesting numerous deer and turkey, and camping with his grandkids.
As a young man, he worked various jobs including Moldenhauer Alfalfa Mill in Menfro, Massman on the Mississippi, delivering milk and eggs for Jewell Razor in St. Louis, and Johnny’s Poultry Products in Perryville. In 1969, he started at Procter & Gamble in Cape Girardeau where he retired from in 1990 after 21 years.
He was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in Crosstown, MO.
Survivors include daughter, Joy Schaupert of Perryville, MO; son, Kevin (Karen) Clifton of Perryville, MO; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces that he loved deeply.
He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Audrey Sherman and Constance V. Booth.
Visitation will be 9:00 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville.
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville with the Rev. Gary Tyler officiating.
Burial will be at Bethlehem Baptist Cemetery in Crosstown, MO.
Memorial contributions may be given to Bethlehem Baptist Church, 160 PCR 350, Perryville, MO 63775.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.