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TSgt. Glen Alden Clifford USAF (RET.)

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Glen Clifford Obituary


TSgt. Glen Alden Clifford, USAF (Ret.) made his way to Heaven to be with his Lord and Savior surrounded by his loving family on April 16, 2013 in San Marcos, Texas. Glen was born on May 6, 1929 in Wadsworth, Ohio to Glee and Elene Clifford (both preceding him in death along with brothers Gerald and Donald and sister Corrine). He married Kathleen Anne Foley Clifford (who preceded him in death in Jan. 2002) after they met at the USO Club in Biloxi, Mississippi and married in 1951. From this union came Gregory Clifford (Kelly), Melanie Rohling (Ted), Gail Pavlovsky (Edward, who preceded him in death in July 2004), Susan Narvaiz (Miguel) and Mark Clifford (Robin). Glen enlisted in the Army/Air Corps and the Air Force serving his country proudly on active duty for 20 years and continued to defend America's freedom while working on Security Hill at Kelly AFB in San Antonio, TX for 25 years. During his career Glen was stationed all around the globe, in both wartime and peacetime, working for the NSA and other Departments of Defense, dedicating his life work to the things he loved – God, Family and Country. Glen met and married Peggy Keebler-Clifford in May 2004 moving to DeBary, Florida expanding the family to include: Kristi and Kimberly Keebler, Kelly Keebler (Teresa), Kevin Keebler (Calin). Glen will be remembered in the hearts of those that loved him including his sister Jean Peterson (Pete); 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. The Family would like to express their gratitude for the love and care provided by Ann and the entire CTMC Hospice Staff and Mia Painter, FNP-C at San Marcos Family Medicine during the last weeks of his life. Visitation will be held on Sunday, April 21st from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Porter Loring on McCullough. SERVICE: MONDAY, APRIL 22, 2013, 12:30 PM at PORTER LORING CHAPEL, 1101 McCULLOUGH AVE., SAN ANTONIO, TX. Interment in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with full military honors. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the following: Volusia County Baptist Church, 261 South Orange Avenue, Orange City, FL 32763 or CTMC Hospice Care, 1315 IH-35 North, San Marcos, TX 78666. You are invited to sign the Guestbook at www.porterloring.com. Arrangements with PORTER LORING MORTUARY, 1101 MCCULLOUGH AVE., SAN ANTONIO, TX. (800) 460-2704

Published by Daytona Beach News-Journal on Apr. 21, 2013.
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Please accept my deepest sympathies on the loss of your beloved. There are never any right words to express how deeply sad I am for the pain your family is enduring at this difficult time.

As Chair of the Senate Committee on Veteran Affairs and Military Installations, I am sincerely thankful for his valiant service in defense of our rights and freedom.

His commitment to family, friends, our community, and to serving our great nation leaves a wonderful legacy. May the love and the wonderful memories you shared with him help you when you need it most. He will never be forgotten, and your family will be remembered in my prayers.

Senator Leticia Van de Putte, R.Ph.

April 23, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the Clifford family. I have many fond memories of the time I spent with this family during my high school years. Mr. Clifford and his family will remain in my heart forever. Love you all.

Kaye Worrell

April 21, 2013

You never know how much love you harbor in the chambers of your heart for someone until you are faced with their absence.

Alan Cameron

April 21, 2013

America is a better place because of good men like Glen. He served Her Honorably and shall now rest eternally with our Lord. May the peace of knowing this bring calm to the heavy hearts of his family and friends now grieving.

Alan Cameron

April 21, 2013

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