William J. Clifford Sr.

CLIFFORD William "Bill" J. Clifford, Sr., age 91, died on September 11, 2011. He was a graduate of North High School and attended The Ohio State University where he was a member of Beta Theta Pi. He worked at F. & R. Lazarus Company and Ohio Bell Telephone Company retiring after 39 years of service. He was a veteran, proudly serving in the U.S. Army "Mule Pack" Unit. Bill was active in Y.M.C.A., Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, United Appeal, and Telephone Pioneers. He was a member of St. Timothy Catholic Church. Bill was preceded in death by his parents John and Agnes (McCabe) Clifford, sister Betty Ketteler, sister Dorothy Kelly and brother Jack M. Clifford. Survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Janet (Simms) Clifford; daughter, Leighann Clifford of Delaware, OH; son, Daniel S. Clifford and his wife, Kris of Upper Arlington; son, Dr. David M. Clifford and his wife, Brigette of Virginia Beach, VA; sons, William Clifford, Jr. and James Clifford and their families; grandchildren, Chris Miner, Alec Clifford, Riley Clifford, Will Clifford, Isabelle Clifford, Jack Clifford, and Bobby Clifford; sister, Mary Ann Armstrong; many nieces and nephews; as well as long time friends and good neighbors. Visitation will be held Friday, September 16 from 5:30-7:30 p.m.at EGAN RYAN NW CHAPEL, 4661 Kenny Road. Funeral Mass will be held Saturday, September 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Timothy Catholic Church, 1088 Thomas Lane. Family will receive friends after the service. In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations be made to HomeReach Hospice and the Kobacker House.