Charles Martin Clifton Jr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Charles Martin Clifton Jr. (Plano, Texas), born in Beaumont, Texas, who passed away on August 27, 2017, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Charles Martin Clifton Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
Though Charles has departed this earthly realm, their legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May their spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
A funeral service was held on Thursday, August 31st 2017 from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Wesley Methodist Church (3515 Helena Avenue, Nederland, Texas 77627).
Charles Martin Clifton, age 81 of Plano, Texas, died Sunday, August 27, 2017.
Born on August 14, 1936, in Beaumont, Texas, he was the son of Charles Martin Clifton Sr. and Mabel Pearl Watler Clifton.
He was a resident of Port Neches for most of her life before retiring to The Camp in Clarktown, Texas, between Burkeville and Hemphill.
Arco Oil and Gas, Sabine Pass and the Department of Human Services in Port Arthur, Texas and Newton, Texas, employed Charles.
He got married to Helen Fae Clark on September 5, 1964, in Port Neches, Texas.
Survivors include his wife, Helen Clark, children, Chas Clifton and his wife, Evie of Port Neches and Nancy Colleen Coats of Groves, Texas, grandchildren, Heather of Vidor, Texas Kayla of Port Neches and Sarah and Noah of Groves, Texas and sister, Loma Jane Latil of Mayflower, near Beaumont, Texas.
He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Loma Jane Clifton, and grandson, Phillip Stuart (FAG mem 23631912).
A gathering of Mr. Clark's family and friends will be on Thursday, August 31, 2017, from 5 until the time of service at Wesley United Methodist Church, 3515 Helena Avenue, Nederland. A memorial service will be Sunday at 6 pm at the church.
Cremation was held at Broussard's Crematorium, 5150 Stivers Drive, Beaumont.
Arrangements are under the direction of Broussard's, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.
Instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Clark's name to the J.R. Huffman Public Library, 375 Sabine Street, Hemphill, Texas 75948-9695.
