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J.R. married Jeanine Romine on February 10, 1979 at the Watseka United Methodist Church and she survives. Also surviving are two sons, Jeffery (Ashley) Clifton of Milford and Mark (Lacy) Clifton of Watseka; four grandchildren, Benjamin and Grace Clifton and Logan and Gavin Clifton; two brothers-in-law, Robert (Cheri) Romine of Ft. Collins, Colorado and Duane Romine of Sheldon; along with many nieces and nephews.
J.R. was a long time farmer in Iroquois County. He was proud to have raised draft horses and Hereford cattle. J.R. served as a 4H leader of the Woodland Cardinals and also enjoyed time spent at the Iroquois County Fair serving as an Assistant Draft Horse Superintendent. He also was in charge of the horse plows during the Woodland Fun Days. J.R. was a past member of the Woodland Fire Department, board member for the Belmont Township Cemetery Board, Drainage Commissioner of Shavetail Creek, and was a member of the Iroquois County Historical Society.
Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka and also one hour prior to the funeral service. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2024 also at the Knapp Funeral Home in Watseka with Pastor Ashley Clifton and Pastor Jim Harkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Body Cemetery near Woodland.
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Stephen miller
August 20, 2024
I knew Jr for many years Jr was a very good man. We talk about many things back in the day had coffee at restaurant In woodland.
Stephen and Sandra miller
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Robert Frizzell
August 16, 2024
I am very sorry to learn of the death of J. R. who died just two days after the death of my wife and his first cousin, Sue Ann Hamiter Frizzell. The painful breech between the cousins is now at an end. May J. R.'s wife, Jeanine, his sons, and his grandchildren find the peace and comfort they need at this time.
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