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Clifford Melton Obituary
Clifford Lamont Melton, affectionately known as Cliff, was the oldest of three children born to Gail Melton-Johnson. He received his education from Prince George’s County Public Schools. Upon graduation, he enlisted and served in the U.S. Army for 6 years. His specialty was Telecommunications. Cliff was a self-taught computer genius. If it had a virus, he had the cure; software . . . you name it, he had it; hardware . . . if it was broke, he fixed it; if you couldn’t do it, he taught you how; before the internet . . . he searched NSFnet, UUNET, and PSInet (huh?). Oh yeah, Cliff personified the term “computer geek!” And believe it or not, it all began because one day he decided to build himself a computer from scratch.
Cliff worked for several computer corporations, but he mostly enjoyed working on computers for those he cared about. He was always willing to work for little or no pay. His proudest achievements were installing the computer network for Church of the Great Commission, Great Commission Christian Academy, Thornton Funeral Home, P.A. and Kingdom Covenant Church. He even went as far as teaching computer basics at Great Commission Christian Academy, but he will probably be most remembered for the day “Mr. Cliff” dressed in the costume and became “Clifford the Big Red Dog.” Cliff had some other favorites: Snickers, Butter Pecan ice cream, o.k., food in general; fishing; Shrek 1, 2, and 3; video games; and definitely his girls – Lydia, Lynda, LyAna, and Lynora – from his union with his former wife, Michelle Melton. To see Cliff with his girls, one would have thought he gave birth to them. Anyone who spoke to him learned quickly that he was extremely proud of them and all their accomplishments, no matter how great or small. As much as he loved to play with his girls, he constantly encouraged them to do their best in all that they do.
Throughout his life, he was an active member of several churches: Hunter Memorial (Seat Pleasant, MD); Southern Baptist Praise & Worship Center (Washington, DC); Church of the Great Commission (Camp Springs, MD); and Kingdom Covenant Church (Clinton, MD). In March of this year, he attended First Baptist Church of Glenarden (Upper Marlboro, MD) where he rededicated his life to Christ. Cliff didn’t say much, but he laughed a lot. He was determined to enjoy himself and not allow the pressures of life to hold him down.
Preceded in death by his mother (Gail), Cliff is survived by his girls; one sister Andrea Melton and brother William Johnson, Jr.; one grandmother Anna LaMarr; two aunts Marian Melton, Myra Henderson and one uncle Bruce Melton; cousins Robert Alan Johnson, LaShonta Strong, Zivah Johnson (Rothen), John David Strong, Tina Strong (Bailey); and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Services will be held on Friday, June 13th : Family Hour 10:00am until Memorial Services 11:00am, at Southern Baptist Church, 134 L. Street, NW, Washington, DC 20002 202-842-1953. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to:
Kingdom Covenant Church
Melton Girls Education
7948 Old Branch Avenue Clinton, MD 20735
or
ING Bank
P.O. Box 60
St. Cloud, MN 56302
For either address, checks should be made out to Michelle D. Melton and in the memo section write Melton Girls Education (Acct# 93440293)
Arrangements entrusted to Thornton Funeral Home, PA, Indian Head, Maryland.
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Lynora Melton
November 19, 2020
I miss you daddy.. I love you ❤
Tina Bailey
May 29, 2020
I think about often, especially during the month of July since we all have birthdays within a 7 day spur. I miss your smile and your energy. I know you love God and your family. The girls are looking good and growing into mature ladies. I know that they miss their dad and I miss my cousin. Love ya, Tina.
Dion Burleigh
November 7, 2019
God bless you
Harden Family
June 19, 2008
Michelle and Young Ladies,
God bless you. Only God knows what to say for such a time as this. May God's WORD comfort and guide you through the days ahead. Knowing Cliff is at home and peace with God no more pain. But his physical presence will be missed by his family and friends who love him. Young ladies you have been trained well in the way to go. Beautiful young ladies continue to make your (mom) daddy proud and keep that big smile on his face as he watches over you all forever from heaven. We know words may not change your hearts hurt right now but hopefully they will help heal your hearts over time. Michelle, Lydia, Lynda, LyAna and Lynora God loves you all more than life. Trust Him to help each of you handle this in His own way. He will be with you to see you through. We are praying with you and for you.
With God's love
Marvin, Kym, Angel and Wisdom
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Bessie Jones
June 10, 2008
Our Dear Girls,
We love you and keep the faith. To your extended family, please except our condolences for the loss of your love one Cliff.
Sherry Robinson
June 10, 2008
To Michelle and the girls,
Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. I am sure you know that God has him now and his suffering has come to a halt in the arms of God.
Be blessed
Sherry Robinson and family
Maureen Thompson
June 10, 2008
My deepest sympathy and my prayers to you and the girls on your loss.
Donnette Willis
June 10, 2008
To Michelle and the Girls, my deepest sympathy is with all of you. I will keep you all in my prayers and pray that you will find strength in the wonderful memories you've shared. Donnette Willis
Tony and Vanessa Campbell
June 9, 2008
To Michelle and Girls, We were saddend to learn of Cliff's death. We are praying for your comfort and strength during this difficult time. Keep his memories alive.
Marian Fowler
June 9, 2008
To Clifford's daughters: Although I did not meet you personally, I learned of you thru Clifford and how proud he was of each of you while working with him at The Bode Technology Group in Lorton, VA.
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers go out to you - Michelle - and your beautiful daughters, along with Clifford's other family members and close friends.
May God continue to bless you all.
Lisa D Carter
June 9, 2008
I LOVE YOU. As always, I'm praying for you. Remember,that regardless of situation/circumstance, God loves us and He is in control! Even if He chooses not to move in the way(s) we think He should...be confidently assured that He is able! Never stop loving/trusting Him & His Word...Even when we don't understand, don't be anxious/afraid...because God's got it! He's promised us peace that surpasses all understanding. And His perfect love casts out all fear.Stand strong, because of who you are in Christ! Be encouraged/comforted in the knowledge that both your Heavenly Father & your (earthly) father love you and are with you always. MUCH LOVE & BLESSINGS!
Aunt Lisa :)
Carol Taylor
June 9, 2008
To All,
Clifford has been deeply missed by his fellow co-workers here at Bode Technology Group. He became a very good friend to me, and as we had our personal talks he spoke of his girls, and family often, and always glowed when he did so.
God will lift you all through this difficult time and I have said a special prayer that my Daddy look out for him, they would get along wonderfully.
God Bless each of you.
Rick Chandler
June 9, 2008
To Michelle and the girls,
This stings a little but I know God's got him. My prayers are with the girls and that they continue to be strengthened through their father's angels. Michelle, I also pray that your shoulders remain strong enough to hold their heads and tears as well.
Love,
Rick Chandler (the bass guitar man)
Delores McGruder
June 9, 2008
Michelle and Girls,
My prayers and thoughts are with you. If we can serve you in any way at this time, you know I am here. May the peace and comfort of Almighty God keep you. Love you. Delores McGruder
Dwight & Jennifer Jones
June 8, 2008
Michelle & Girls;
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Know that our family is praying for you all.
May God bless you & comfort you in the days to come.
Sincerely,
Dwight & Jennifer Jones & Family
Olivia Baisden
June 8, 2008
Michelle and Girls:
I met you when you were at Church of the Great Commission -- seeing the girls growing up, I saw the love, care, and discipline you showed -- especially your love for God. Just know that you are in our prayers for peace, strength, and perseverance. The Lord will get you through these trying and difficult times and remember "He will never leave you nor forsake you."
Love and Blessings.
Kevin Williams
June 8, 2008
The relationship between a father and his daughters is not one that can be taken lightly. A father represents the "first" relationship a daugther has with a man. Fathers are never perfect, but work at perfecting what they have so that they can give their all to their daughters. Fathers dote on their daugthers, develop their daughters and are dedicated to being the example of a man that they can use as a measuring stick for relationships that they will one day develop.
Cliff left a tremendous deposit in his daughters. He deposited love. He deposited the importance of dedication. He deposited the necessity of determination. Those are the qualities that will benefit them as they grow into the women that not only reflect the love of their father, but also the love of their Heavenly Father.
Our prayers are with you (as they are continually) as you go through your loss. I once herad a Preacher say, "Death is an itch - that only God can scratch." Let God scratch your itch and in time you will know the relief of being in reationship with Him. We trust and believe that God knows well beyond what we can see and our faith is in Him.
With Love Our Love,
The Williams Family
LaShonta and Janai (8 yrs old) after a Martial arts class.
LaShonta Strong
June 6, 2008
LaShonta Strong (Shon or Shonta)
It hurts a lot to know this of him. I can say Cliff was not only my 1st cousin, but he was like a brother. All of us grew up like brothers and sisters.
Unlike most families our moms (his mother, Gail and her sister's) taught us to be there for one another, no matter what. Cliff had a good heart. And to me he still do. You may see his ashes, but I hear his voice and see his spirit.
When I look at Janai (my daughter), I can remeber him standing their as she sat on his feet and held on to his leg, when she was one and two years old. After Janai was born, Clifford and Percy was the first two males that truely watced over Janai, as their own.
I thank god for that, being that the only persons that showed true love towards Janai next to me, was our grandmother (Anna LaMarr), his Aunt Jonetta (my mom) and Myra (our Aunt.)
Cliff was a computer geek. He had a lot of faith in me growing up during my 16 years of having Epileptic Seizures. He even showed me some of his trades, secrets and talents.
That's how I learned to work on the computers without reading materials. I also learned how to draw, build animated characters on the computer using Power Point, Adobe, Paint and some others. Along with adding software and hardware.
Thanks to him I can also use any new software that comes out, without any questions or doubt.
Thanks to him, I’m self teaching with his instilled knowledge on any piece of technology including cable wire’s, DVD’s, and VCR’s, etc.
Through him and my mother, I learned to be me and ignore those that pre-judge me, before learning about me from me. I also learned to make my bed, fold my clothing and neatness, so that a quarter can bounce off my bed through him and my high school military courses.
Now that he has moved on with answered prayer's, that are no longer unanswered. I will still call for his help through his spirit in the name of Jesus Christ.
I like to say this to Michelle and the girls: Stay strong and thank God. Call for him during any time of need. Don't ever think that he's never in your place. Believe in the angels of Christ and know that cliff had great faith and capabilities.
Last and not least, I like to say thank you to Robert Johnson and
Marian Melton for being there during his preparations for healings and prosperity.
We send our love to all of you, LaShonta and Janai.
Cliff and his girls
June 6, 2008
"I say there . . ."
June 6, 2008
Sittin' at the edge of the beach . . .
June 6, 2008
Bode Christmas party 2006. Couldn't help himself . . .
June 6, 2008
Doreen Brown
June 6, 2008
To My Precious Nieces,
When Sadness Comes, It's Okay
Lift Your Heart to Jesus
And Hear Him Say
Beloved, I'm Your Comfort
In This Sorrow Today
Trust in Me, Rest in Me
From You I Will Never Turn Away
Renee Yates
June 6, 2008
To My Charm Girls:
God is always with you and we will love you always. Be strong, and by the power of His might you can and will make it.
Auntie Loves You!
Mommy
June 5, 2008
To my girls,
I love you and thank God for you everyday. I know this is a rough time for you, but you have made me proud. I see the Word of God rising up within you, giving you the strength you need to get through. As your daddy would say "cry when you wanna, but remember that God is always with you and He loves you more than me!"
This moment in time is the doorway to your next level in life. Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might and in all that you do, glorify God. In this, your daddy will be honored.
O.k., now that I have said all the right stuff . . . eyeball & blue star :)
I love you, I love you, I love you . . .
Thornton Funeral Home
June 4, 2008
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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