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Burlison - CLIFFORD FRANKLIN ADKINS, 85, retired owner of Adkins Tile Company, died April 30, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving wife and daughters. He was an Army veteran who served in WWII earning a Silver Star, 3 Bronze Stars and a Good Conduct Medal. He was a member of New Salem United Methodist Church. He loved to fish, hunt, and spend time with his family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m., Monday, May 2 and service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 3, all at Munford Chapel. He leaves his wife of 67 years, Ruby Adkins; two daughters, Peggy Ballard and Darlene McKee; one son, Clay Jackson; two sisters, Gladys McDow and Doris Billings; six grandchildren, Melissa Wilson, Ginger Beloit, Margaret Duffy, Perry Adkins, Tara Suffridge, Rachel Steedly; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by one son, Larry Clifford Adkins. Memorials may may be made to New Salem United Methodist Church. Munford Funeral Home Munford Chapel (901)837-0123 brentwoodfuneralservices.com

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Published by The Commercial Appeal on May 1, 2011.

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Betty McDow

April 25, 2023

A man long gone but never forgotten. Clifford was a kind and gentle giant and missed by many.

May 2, 2011

I am so sad not to be able to be with all of you during this time. Uncle Clifford was a precious man, and I have so many good memories of growing up with him and Aunt Ruby and all the family. He was always gentle, kind, funny and most of all, the most generous person to everyone. We all know where he is today. I hope he and Larry are having a great time!! Love to all of you, Gayla Ballard Purvis

Tina & Lee Free

May 2, 2011

Darlene I am praying for you and your family!

May 1, 2011

Darlene, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. Pam and John Smith

Gale Dering

May 1, 2011

I am praying for your family during your time of sadness. I hope that sweet memories will help you through this time.

Pam Holderfield

May 1, 2011

Prayers to all the family. I am friends with the Ballard family and have heard many sweet stories about "daddy Clifford" May he rest in peace.

Betty McDow

May 1, 2011

Clifford was a kind and compassionate person, and I will always remember and respect him for the man he was and for the life he lived. He will be missed by his family and friends alike.

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