Ontario, California
a resident of Ontario for the last 48 years passed away on Sunday, November 22 after suffering a massive stroke two days earlier. Clifton (Cliff) Thomas Crofford was born in Rochester Texas in 1929 and became involved in music at a very young age, winning a Talent Show for his singing ability...
Read MoreAs a child on Bakersfield, I remember watching him on Cousin Herbs Trading Post TV program. He was talented, self effacing and liked by everyone on the program.
Gary Hoetker
November 29, 2022
When Cliff & Billy started being featured at Town Hall Party I recognized that they were a duo to be reckoned with . Both were incredibly blessed souls .
Mark Bridwell
September 18, 2021 | Other
I knew Cliff since I was in 2nd grade. I have always been friends with his granddaughter Dovelle. He was the kindest,gentlest most genuine person I have ever met. I have so many fond memories of him for the last 30 years. U r the brightest angel n heaven. I love u and miss u.
Jeanine Valverde
November 15, 2010 | San Bernardino, CA
Cliff played music with my dad,Johnny Barnett at the Lucky spot in Bakersfield in the50s.Cliff was such a special person,who has always been in my life,and he will be missed very much.What a thrill it was for me to play drums behind him at Trouts.My prayers go out to Maxine and his family Johnny Barnett Jr. Bakersfield Ca.
December 28, 2009
Maxine and Kristin, We feel very saddened and we are one of the many people in your lives who are fortunate to have known you and Cliff. We are always thinking of you and our hearts are heavy with you. Cliff was the most kindest gentleman I've ever known. He is missed greatly. Maxine and Kristin, please contact me for anything.
Marie Madrigal & family
December 18, 2009 | Ontario, CA
Maxine,Kristin and Family, Words seem inadequate to express the sadness we feel. It was truly a pleasure to have known Cliff, we will miss talking to him.Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Martha,Willy,SarahAlan Garciacano
December 03, 2009 | Ontario, CA
MAXIE, TOM AND I CAN'T EXPRESS HOW WE FEEL.WE LOVED YOU AND CLIFF VERY MUCH, MAXIE TOM AND I ALWAYS LOVED TALKING TO CLIFF AND LISTENING TO HIS STORYS,HE WAS A KIND PERSON IT WAS A PLEASURE TO HAVE KNOW HIM,HE IS GOING TO BE MISS.
TOM-EDWINA AMLUNG
November 26, 2009 | UPLAND, CA
It was a great pleasure to meet Cliff last year at Trout's in Bakersfield. I did my impersonation of Walter Brennen doing Old Rivers. Cliff enjoyed that. Country Music has lost not only a gifted song writer, but a wonderful human being. Blessings to the Crofford family.
Doug Baker
November 26, 2009 | Tehachapi, CA
I love you grandpa I'm going to miss our 8:30 am talks every morning.
Danielle Crofford Fetters
November 26, 2009 | San Dimas, CA