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Cliffton Haney Obituary
CLEARWATER, Fla. - In the early morning of July 9, 2021, the Haney family lost a huge part of their souls. Raymond Cliffton Haney, known to many as Cliff, went to sleep for the last time at Mease Countryside Hospital in Safety Harbor, Fla.
Anyone who had the pleasure of meeting Cliff knew that he knew no stranger. He was a very charismatic person and people immediately loved him.
Cliff grew up in Jonesboro. He attended Nettleton grade and high schools. He was the drummer in a local band that he spoke of fondly, that played at school functions.
At the age of 17, Cliff joined the Army.
He earned a master's degree in world history and earned the rank of sergeant first class, before retiring in his 60s.
He was a golf pro and enjoyed teaching others about golf.
Cliff's family members will be having a private ceremony in celebration of his life. That is what he wanted.
Raymond Cliffton Haney is survived by his son, Todd, daughters, Kiley and Amy, youngest brother, Michael Haney, sister, Vicki Adams, and grandchildren, Xander, Xavier, Katy, Oliver, Remington and Luella.
He also leaves behind his long-time partner, Jackie, and their fur kids, McGuffin, Huey and Sam.
Cliff's smiling eyes, contagious laugh and wonderful warm hugs will be missed. His love for his family was evident, even in his final days.
Cliff will be forever loved and missed.
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Vickie Adams
May 23, 2025
As Cliftons sister, I remember lots of stories about Clifton. Some appropriate to tell, some not. He truly was a nut and never met a stranger. I always thought he was the funniest person alive but he was my big brother so he was perfect. His band, The Elgards, played at Craighead Forrest often. I still picture them in their white pants, black cumberbuns and red crested blazers. They did look good. He came in one day and had bought a set of drums. Everyone thought, Oh no, a bunch of noise til he learns, if he can learn. He turned on the radio and sat down and beat the stuffing out of those drums. It wasn't racket. It was music. We were all completely shocked. Who knew? When did he learn that. Come to find out, that was his first time playing them. In a week he was playing Wipeout. So they played at Craighead Forrest and I danced beside him..I was 5. If there was 1 thing he like more than the drums, it was dancing and he danced all over the house. He'd usually grab me but if I wasn't able, he danced the doorknob. Later in life he and daddy went fishing at Craighead Forrest. Anyone that was familiar with the place knew there was a lion there in a little zoo. He didn't live here and he didn't know. They were standing on the bank and that big male lion roared and daddy said he ran right out of his shoes. I went in the lake, the other he lost half way back to the truck. Daddy was still laughing about that one til he died in 97. Clifton didn't get his shoes back. He didn't care. He wasn't getting out of that truck. Although things happen in life and people disagree, I would give anything to dance with him 1 more time. He was my big brother after all and I love & miss him more than he'll ever know. Keep beating those drums Clifton. Maybe I'll hear the music down here.
June Orr Pier e
July 20, 2021
An old friend that I’ve lost touch with. Clifton and I attended the same church while in High School. I remember him well. Both he and his brother. Rest in peace
Kiley Haney
July 20, 2021
If you need to send cards or flowers of condolence, please contact me at [email protected]. I am his Daughter. Thank you.❤
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