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Michael CLIFTON

Michael CLIFTON obituary, St. Petersburg, FL

Michael CLIFTON Obituary

CLIFTON, Michael Lee "Mike" passed away on December 29, 2021 in Dallas, Texas while traveling on his way home to Colorado. He was 59 years old. He grew up in the Tampa Bay area, and attended Robinson High school. He was predeceased by his father Msgt. Thurman H. Clifton, Jr., survived by three children, Christopher L. Clifton (Jasmine), Myranda A. Clifton, and Colton M. Clifton (Maggie); three grandchildren, Ava Spradley, Serenity Clifton, and Creed M. Clifton; his mother, Lanell Clifton; two brothers, Thurman H. (Kelly Clifton), and Gary L. Clifton; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial service will be March 5, 2022, at 2 pm, at Fellowship Baptist Church on Summer Avenue, in Memphis, Tennessee.

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Published by Tampa Bay Times on Mar. 2, 2022.

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Simone Taylor

March 26, 2022

Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving. May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Jo H.

March 3, 2022

My deepest condolences to the Clifton Family for the loss of your loved one, Michael Lee, "Mike", and pray God gives you comfort, peace and strength during this difficult time.

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