Clifford J. WOMACKS

1929 - 2016

News Death Notice

WOMACKS, Clifford J. 86, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2016 at Springfield Regional Medical Center. He was born on October 11, 1929 in Springfield, the son of the late Clifford and Mildred Womacks. He graduated from Springfield High School in 1949, Malone College, Canton, Ohio in 1954 and Nazarene Theological Seminary in Kansas City, Missouri in 1958. Clifford pastored several churches of the Nazarene in Ohio for 37 years. He is survived by his wife Deanne who he met as member singing in the college choir. They were just 18 days shy of celebrating their 65th anniversary. He is also survived by two children, Kevin Womacks and Dawn (Randy) Borjas; grandchildren, Kyle and Angela; brother, Jim (Jackie) Womacks; and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sister, Joyce (Bob) Gansheimer; and brother Jack Womacks, also a pastor of the Nazarene Church. He enjoyed singing with his wife and daughter, hunting, fishing, sports and especially reading and studying his Bible. He was always joyful with a great wit and really lived what he preached. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 from 4-6p.m. with a celebration of his life beginning at 6p.m. at JACKSON LYTLE & LEWIS LIFE CELEBRATION CENTER. Rev. Keith Sarver officiating. Contributions may be made in memory of Clifford to the First Church of the Nazarene, 901 E. Home Rd. Springfield OH 45503. Condolences may be expressed to his family by visiting www.jacksonlytle.com