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Funeral: 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Clifford Ray “Cliff” Eckelberry, age 71, of Flora, Illinois passed away Friday, December 6, 2013 at his home in Flora.
Cliff was born December 11, 1941 in Rinard to Joseph Martin and Addie Ozella (Plumlee) Eckelberry and married Karen M. McCollom on February 25, 1983 in Flora. He worked 26 years at Dawkin’s and later Ken’s Sunoco in Louisville and was a member of Flora Eagles where he was past head trustee. Cliff was a country boy at heart. Throughout the seasons you could find him fishing and hunting. He enjoyed canning vegetables from the garden and taking care of his hunting dogs.
Cliff is survived by his wife: Karen Eckelberry of Flora; one son: Clifford Eugene Eckelberry (Barb) of Salem; four daughters: Annie Lewis (Herbie) of Flora, Stacy Kirkman of Mahomet, Laurie Kirkman of Spring Hill, FL, Julie Applegate (Justin) of Flora; two brothers: Joe Robert Eckelberry (Louise) of Flora, James Eckelberry (Fran) of Mt. Vernon; two sisters: Phyllis (the late Ed) Vail of Flora, Rhesa Eckelberry of Flora; 22 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son (Don Kirkman Jr.), an infant son and daughter, 3 brothers (Edward, William, and Kenneth Eckelberry), and 3 sisters (Melba Rowden , Marjorie Kirkman, and Thelma Furlow).
The funeral service for Cliff Eckelberry will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Interment will be in Bunker Cemetery, Rinard. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home.
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This was such a great man.. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
So sorry for your loss he was a great man he will be missed
So sorry to hear about your dad Annie. Will be thinking about you.
We will all miss you
I'm so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of Cliff when he worked for Kenny Burhman. I have a poem that I wrote and he was the subject. Prayers to you.
So sorry for you loss
I'm so saddened to hear of the passing Of Cliff. I was a friend of the family for a very long time. Julie you will always be my best friend and almost like a sister I love you and am always here. If you need a shoulder to cry on or a listening ear look me up.
Our deepest sympathies. Cliff was a very special person and he will be greatly missed.
Karen, Sorry to hear that Cliff has Passed away He was a hard working man. My prayers go out to u and your Family. God Bless U.
Sorry for your loss Annie. We will be praying for your family. If you need anything let me know.
cliff was a good guy a man of his words it didnt matter if you were fishing hunting etc.this guy new what he was doing better than anybody a man that will be missed by many many people R.I.P. cliff.
Cliff was a great friend for many years,a friend that was caring and would help anyone if he could.he will be missed by many and the world lost a really great man
Annie I am sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family.
What a great picture of Uncle Clifford and a lovely obituary. May he rest in peace. My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.
Sorry to hear about cliff he was a hard working man.My God Bless you and your family .
cliff was a good man!! a long time friend! you family is on our thoughts and prayers!
Cliff will be greatly missed, sending my Condolence to his family
I will never forget Uncle Clifford.He wasn't just my uncle but a very good friend.Gene and Annie stay strong and find comfort in knowing that you will meet again.I love you two and your mom.
So sorry to hear about Cliff's passing. Know that he will be missed by many. He was a good person. Karen, you and your family have our sympathy. Pat & Leon
My sympathy to the family in your loss. May God Bless each of you.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this sad and trying time.
I hadn't seen Cliff in several years, but the last time I did, we shook hands and talked a few minutes, and laughed about times gone by. I have many fond memories of him when I was High school, and he worked at Bill Dawkins' Station and later after Kenny bought the station. He was always fun to be around, and always liked a practical joke. He always had a smile, and a good word to say to everyone he met. He was a hard worker, and always willing to help anyone who came in the station in any way he could. I am sorry for your families loss, he was one of a kind, and a great person to be around. It is sad to hear another one of Louisville's old-timers has left us. I am sure he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.
I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers.
Uncle Cliff was a great man. i still can't believe he's gone. he reminded me so much of my dad cuz they looked, talked and acted alike..they should have been twins. Julie you hand in there i know what your going thru i was daddy's baby girl too! it is hard very hard to get through the days ahead but your stubborn like me and you can do it guess we got that from our daddys! uncle cliff is at peace now ..knowing him and dad they probably up in heaven rabbit hunting!
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