Rodger Dale Clifton Obituary

The memory of Rodger Dale Clifton of Walnut, Mississippi, who passed away on October 17, 2025 at the age of 69, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Lillian Rutherford and Vance Lee Clifton; his siblings, David Clifton, Bobby Joe Clifton and Inez Brockwell; and his great grandchild Bentley Wilbanks.

He is survived by: his wife Betty; his sons, Shannon Clifton of Walnut, MS and Cody Clifton of Savannah, GA; his sister Dian Young (Floyd) of Freeland, MI; his close friends, Tara Skinner of Walnut, MS and Rebel Clifton; his pet Rebel Clifton; his nieces, Lou Ann Clifton Gonzalez and Tonya Settlemires; his grandchildren, Kelsey Bennett (Luke) of Walnut, MS, Amber Wilbanks (Cole) of Falkner, MS and Patrick Clifton of Walnut, MS.; his great grandchildren, Abigail, Ellie Bennett, Cohen and Kenna Wilbanks; and his grandchildren, Addie and Wesley Jones.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 20th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Tuesday, October 21st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the McBride Funeral Home, Inc. (206 N Commerce St, Ripley, MS 38663). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, October 21st 2025 at 2:00 PM at the County Line Cemetery (206 N Commerce St, Ripley, MS 38663).