Clifford Key Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Clifford Key of Cleveland, Tennessee, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Clifford left this world on May 15, 2025 at the age of 90, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Franklin Key and Susie Wampler Patterson; his wife Adena Davis Key; his son-in-law Dinos Metaxas; his siblings, Willis Key (Rossie), James Key (Billie), Robert Key (Lorene), Cecil Key (Pansy), Clarence Key (Faye), Elissie Wilmot (Lester), Mary Sue Roderick (J. C.), Elizabeth Alene Key, Maggie Yarber, Ruby Yarber Nolen (Jim) and Beulah Yarber Douglas (Kenneth); and his stepsiblings, Robert Yarber, Avery Yarber, Johnny Yarber, Alfred Pete Yarber, Rossie Yarber Choate, Elizabeth Yarber McElroy, Louise Yarber Buckner and Nancy Yarber Frady.
He is survived by: his daughters, Elizabeth Howell and Julie Metaxas; his grandchildren, Eric Howell (Chelsey), Bryan Howell, Kendra Byler (Michael), Ana Metaxas and Michael Metaxas; his great grandchildren, Isabelle Byler, Avarie Byler, Ezra Byler and Adena Mae Howell; his brother Noah Yarber (Diane); and his son-in-law Kenneth Howell. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
The family request that in lieu of flowers donations be made in C.J.'s memory to Nazarene World Missions, giving.myamplify.io/app/giving/tbcnaz.
