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Clifton Gaskins Obituary
He is preceded in death by his parents, Clifton A. Gaskins Sr. and Louisa Weddell Gaskins.
He is survived by his wife, Christine Royal Gaskins of Liberty Commons in Jacksonville; stepdaughter, Susan L. Myers of Norfolk, Va.; stepsons, David L. Lollar and wife Beverly of Raleigh and Charles M. Lollar and wife Vivian of Norfolk, Va.; sisters, Susan G. Carroll and husband John of Birmingham, Ala., and Amy G. Oliver and husband Everett of Newport News, Va.; and five grandchildren.
After serving six years in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, Cliff graduated from East Carolina College in 1957 with a B.S. degree.
His career began with New River Management Company working there for two decades. He retired as a professional accountant and tax advisor working independently in service to many clients.
Married 46 years, Cliff was a loyal and devoted husband and caregiver to his loving wife Chris.
He was a cherished father to his stepchildren whose fond memories will always remind them of the warm and funny man they were privileged to have in their lives.
Cliff enjoyed fellowship as a leader in the Lions Club and as a member of ReJays.
The family will receive friends at the church Saturday from 1 to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Jacksonville Host Lions Club, P.O. Box 7035, Jacksonville, NC 28540.
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Frank and Susan Rawls
September 2, 2010
Mrs. Gaskins, Susan, David and Chuck,
Susan and I were so sorry to hear about Cliff. All of you are in our prayers and thoughts.
August 30, 2010
Dear Chuck,
So sorry to hear about your loss. We lost our Dad in January of this year and it has been very hard. The wonderful memories make things so much better.
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Linda Padgett Smith
Dale & Jan Riggs
August 27, 2010
We were privileged to be across-the-street neighbors of Cliff and Chris for 14 years. We always enjoyed walking over for a Sunday afternoon visit with them and would share some of Cliff's unique snacks and always a funny joke from Chris. During hurricane Fran, while waiting for the power to be restored on our street, we spent a few fun hours sitting on their front pourch, listening to their stories, having a few drinks and hearing more jokes.
Cliff was a great neighbor...a caring neighbor and he & Chris shared such a special love for one another.
Rest in peace, Cliff!
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