BORN

1960

DIED

2013

Clay Clifton Obituary

Clifton, Clay Clifton, Clay H. 53, of DeLeon Springs, Florida died on Wednesday, Oct. 30. He was born on May 10, 1960 in Orlando, Florida. He graduated from Winter Park High School and University of Florida, where he earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree with Honors. He was a member of Winter Park Baptist Church before moving to DeLeon Springs. Recently, he attended Stetson Baptist Church in Deland He was predeceased by his father Howard J. Clifton. He is survived by his wife Heidi Clifton and his mother Margaret B. Clifton. He is also survived by his twin sister Candy Eddins and his brother-in-law Rodney Eddins. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting in Georgia and Kentucky, scuba diving in the Keys, and snow skiing out West. He loved animals and will be missed by his 3 dogs (Bo, Brownie, and Zoe) his 3 cats (Taco, Alvin, and Ivy) and his horse, Star. He was employed as a pharmacist at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Florida. A memorial to celebrate his life will be held on November 12th at Stetson Baptist Church at 4:00 p.m. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Published by Orlando Sentinel from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2013.
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RIP CLAY!!! YOU WERE MY CLASSMATE AND A GOOD GUY. LOVE YA BRO.

DENNIS C.

June 14, 2014

Ms. Clifton, Candy and Heidi. I was really shocked to hear that Clay had passed. The boys who grew up together in Maitland were a tight group who shared many memories living adventures there. Clay was always ready and willing to go there. Roman candle and Christmas tree fights were especially crazy and Clay showed me the first large rattlesnake I had ever seen. He also was the first to surf in our neighborhood which greatly influenced both me and my brother Jon. I hope that you all find peace knowing that Clay had a wonderful life. He will be remembered as one of us boys in that hood. Peace!

Mark Imhoof

December 1, 2013

You are in my thoughts and prayers Heidi and all of his family.

Carmen Smith

November 18, 2013

Father god please accept this most loving soul into Your kingdom, give him the love and rest he deserves. Also, please lay Your healing hands upon his family in this time of sadness. We will miss him greatly. In the name of Jesus. Amen Cousin Jeff

November 13, 2013

You will be missed.

Mike McCarty

November 13, 2013

I was so saddened to hear about the passing of Clay. He was a kind and sweet person to me during the time we knew each other. I know he will be missed dearly. My prayers are with each of you.

Marjie Ertler-Adcock

November 13, 2013

I'm so sorry about Clay's sudden passing and will keep you (Mrs. Clifton, Candy, and Heidi) in my thoughts and prayers.

Beth Ehleringer

November 12, 2013

I PRAY THAT THE FAMILY FINDS COMFORT IN GOD OF LOVE AND HOPE. I AM DEARLY SORROW FOR YOUR LOSS.

November 11, 2013

Clay, you were one of my first friends when I moved to Maitland, and we had a lot of great times growing up there. I just got caught up with you a couple years ago on the phone after all these years, and now you're gone.
I am still kind of reeling about this, and my sincerest condolences go out to Candy, your mother and your wife.
Take care, my friend.

Bart Harper

November 11, 2013

I am so sad for your loss. Clifton was a great guy with a big heart. My condolences go out to the family. May God lift you up with his right hand during this difficult time. God bless Cindy Ward

Cindy Ward

November 10, 2013

I am so sorry for your loss. He was very nice to me at Winter Park High and his smile was a wonderful gift.
You will be in my prayers.

Janice McKinley Brooks

Janice Brooks

November 10, 2013

I am so sorry to hear of Clay's passing. I went to Dommerich, Maitland and WP with Clay and Candy. It is a sad day.

Sarah Castor
(pka Sally Chestnut)

Sarah Castor

November 10, 2013

Sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Kristin Clayton

November 9, 2013

Clay, there are not enough words I could write to convey how deeply saddened I was to hear that you had left this world but I know you have a seat(deer stand) reserved in heaven waiting on you. I will always cherish the times we spent together in Carolina and New Smyrna.(listening to Led Zeppelin) in the 70's. Margaret, Candy, Heidi you are all in my prayers. Jeff Guilford Abbeville, SC

November 8, 2013

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