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Clifford Melton Obituary
Clifford B. Melton, age 74, passed away September 4, 2009. He was born in Los Angeles, California on August 2, 1935 to Clifford and Laura Mae Melton. Clifford Melton was a true Renaissance man-well educated, with many hobbies and interests. He was an amateur archeologist, self-taught architect, and wood and stone sculptor. He enjoyed jazz and classical guitar, kayaking, camping, and everything that had to do with the ocean. His favorite destination was Hawaii and he had a special interest in Native American history. He is survived by his daughters, Catherine Bernstein, Heather Koett and husband Michael; grandchildren, Nathaniel, Caitlin, Cassidy, and Cheyenne Bernstein, Derek and Ashley Koett; sister, Barbara Jean Melton Carr; mother of his daughters, Elaine Armstrong Melton; nieces, nephews and many friends. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 10, 2009 at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home on Bandera Rd. from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. A funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Friday, September 11, 2009 at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Bernal officiating. Interment will follow at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery with military honors.
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Laurie Bougher
September 10, 2009
Cliff will be missed by so many. He was a very special uncle to me and was always so good to our family. He was especially good to my mom, whom I know will miss him deeply. In many ways, he has been our 'ROCK' over the years and will be greatly missed as we all loved him dearly! Love, Laurie & Dan Bougher
Daniel Arredondo
September 10, 2009
To the Family,
To say that Cliff was a great person is an understatement. There are few words that do not describe him and the life that he lived. I am very blessed to have known him for the time that I did and to have been taught the lessons that he imparted on me in the ways that he did. He will be missed but never forgotten. I am glad to have known him and been touched by the light that was his life. He was my friend and I will miss him, may he rest in peace.
Regards
Daniel Arredondo
Colette Carson
September 10, 2009
Heather,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Colette Carson
Catherine Bernstein
September 10, 2009
Thank you everyone for all your prayers and support. Dad was very blessed to have so many people who loved and admired him.
Heather Koett
September 9, 2009
Thank you all for your kind words and prayers. We know that he was loved by so many. Due to the limited amount of flowers that can be taken to Ft. Sam Houston, a donation may be made to the American Cancer Society to honor him.
Judy Rackley
September 9, 2009
Cliff was a great friend, and he will be missed by many people.
Andrea Hargreaves
September 9, 2009
Dear Cathy and Family,
I enjoyed talking to your dad at many of your kids' birthday parties over the years. He was a very kind man, always with something interesting to say. You have our deepest sympathy.
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