Clifford Christian Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 1, 2022, at the age of 85, Clifford Christian of Centralia, Illinois, born in Wewoka, Oklahoma passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by : his parents, Clifton "Clif" Christian and Lourena Christian (Sewell); his wife Judy Christian; his great grandchild Grace Ann Niermann; his sister-in-law Gerry VanZandt; and his nephew Kirby VanZandt.
He is survived by : his former life partner Doralie Berger Atteberry (Dee Dee); his children, Cheri Niermann (Kam) of Centralia, Randy Christian (Jill) of Houston, TX and Ricky Christian (Lori) of Houston, TX; his grandchildren, Scott Niermann (Laura) of Lenoir City, TN, Tim Niermann (Lauren) of Centralia, Tyler Niermann (Chelsie) of Maryville, IL, Matthew Niermann (Sarah) of High Ridge, MO, J. T. "Trey" Niermann of Centralia, Sam "Treven" Niermann of Centralia and Caleb Christian of Houston, TX; his great grandchildren, Emma Niermann, Amelia Niermann, Joshua Niermann, Olivia Niermann, Isaac Niermann, Hannah Niermann, Emmett Niermann and Easton Niermann; his stepdaughters, Leigh Ann McDaniel (Chris) of Sweetwater, TN and Susan Crenshaw of St. Louis, MO; his stepgrandchildren, Shain Kell of Minier, IL, Sheena Wimberly (Kelly Johnson) of Centralia, Andy McDaniel (Amanda) of Irvington and Joshua McDaniel of Irvington; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Autumn Wimberly, Xzavier Kell, Aimee Wimberly, Noah Kell, Leandra McDaniel, Declynn McDaniel and Caden McDaniel; his close friends, David Sessions (Jackie) of Alabama and Jimmy Tackett (Susan) of Mississippi; his grandchildren, Haylee of Centralia and Hydee Mustread of Centralia; his sister Luwanda Chappell of New Baden, IL; his brother-in-law Larry VanZandt of Centralia; and his nephew Kevin VanZandt (Tina) of Centralia.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Jireh India Mission (Joseph and Leyna George), ACMI Missions (Jim and Andra Howe), and Centralia High School Alumni Association c/o Vocational Department and will be accepted at the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, Illinois 62801, (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Christian Family.
