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Rob Clifton

Oct 12th, 1968 - Oct 7th, 2016

Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Thursday, October 13, 2016, at the Oil Belt Christian Service Camp Activity Building, Flora

Visitation: 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at the Oil Belt Christian Service Camp

Interment: Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery, Flora

 

 

  

   Dale Robert Clifton, age 47, of Flora, Illinois, died on Friday, October 7, 2016, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family.  Rob was active in the Christian ministry for 25 years, first in the communities of Worden and Alton, at First Christian Church in Flora, and most recently at Edgewood Christian Church.  He was also a sales associate of Flora Lumber Company.  He was a graduate of St. Louis Christian College, and Lincoln Christian University where he attained his Masters of Arts degree.  His life’s work was rooted in the love, mercy, and grace of God.  Rob’s family takes comfort in the decision to share the gift of life with others in need through his organ and tissue donation.

   He was born October 12, 1968, in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of Dale Hassler and Constance Lee (Faulk) Clifton.  Rob was united in marriage to Joni Kay Willison on December 22, 1990, at the Clay City Christian Church.  She survives.  Also surviving is a daughter: Hannah Baity (husband Kyle) of Flora; three sons: Hunter, Harmon, and Holden Clifton all at home; his mother: Connie Clifton of Bedford, Indiana; a sister: Mary Summers (husband Ted) of Bedford, Indiana; father and mother-in-law: Keith and Carol Willison of Louisville; along with a brother-in-law, a sister-in-law, and nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his father. 

   A funeral service for Rob Clifton will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 13, 2016, at the Oil Belt Christian Service Camp Activity Building in Flora.  Interment will follow in Floral Garden of Memories Cemetery.  Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Oil Belt Christian Service Camp.  Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Memorial donations in Rob’s memory are suggested to Oil Belt Christian Service Camp or South Pacific Christian Fellowship (the missionary ministry of Michael and Rosalind Trusty).

 

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Lori Pierson Parks

October 10th

Dear Joni and family, My heart breaks for you! Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. May God wrap his arms around you and bring you comfort. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Thinking of you.

Pat Greenwood

October 10th

I am so sorry for your loss. Rob always had a smile. He will be truly missed. God bless.

Darrell, Lisa & Kyle McKnelly

October 10th

Maria Yang

October 10th

Thinking of all you. What a life to celebrate! It's the quality of his years since he was taken too soon. A hero at the end! What a legacy! Prayers and hugs!!!

Terry Irvin

October 10th

Joni and family, Pam and I send our condolences and will be lifting you all up in prayer for strength and God's grace in the upcoming days.

Richard and Josephine Wong

October 10th

Dear Joni and family, Our heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy over the passing of your beloved Rob. We were shocked over the sudden news, and grief together with you. We only can look to the Lord, and pray He will continue to bring comfort and strength to you, and trust that one day, we will meet him again. Take heart. Love and Prayers, Richard and Josephine

Shari Frost Dixon

October 10th

Joni, I am so saddened by Rob's passing, but I rejoice that God will reunite the two of you some day. Just know that our prayers are with you during this difficult time.

Mike & Kayla Anderson

October 10th

Prayers for the family! So sad for your loss!

Jack & Freda Stanfield

October 10th

Our hearts are heavy because of your loss of Rob, we know he is at his new job, in Heaven with our Lord. Our hearts & Prayers are with you and your family.

Dan and Sherry Kuhlig

October 10th

We will miss Rob. He has been a part of our lives for many years ever since he began his ministry at First Christian Church in Flora. We had so much fun being a part of the worship band together. You are all important to us - even down to our grandchildren who love Hannah & Kyle! This short message doesn't begin to express how much you all mean to us - just know we care and are praying for you all.

Jodi Dyer Gable

October 10th

Words cannot express how sorry I am for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family. Lifting you all in prayer for strength and peace. May God wrap his arms around you during this difficult time. Former Classmate

Sharon Porter

October 10th

We are praying for you and your family Joni. So sorry for your loss and I pray that God wraps his loving arms around all of you and that he gives you much comfort and strength during this time of sorrow. Alan, Sharon, Alex, Ariel Porter, Chloe Kessler and Cody & Ashton Connerley

Tom & Connie Greenwood

October 10th

We are going to miss Rob so much he was such a great guy, Prayers to Joni & Family !!

Gary Hiller

October 10th

So sorry to hear of your loss. I know Rob will be missed but he is in heaven now

Rodney and Anita Carpenter

October 10th

Anita and I would like to offer our heartfelt condolences to the entire Clifton family. What a legacy Rob leaves! The number of lives he touched is inspiring and awesome. Please know that we love you. We are thinking of you. Most importantly - we are praying for you. Love, Rodney, Anita, Alex, Mari, John Carpenter

Todd Fender family

October 11th

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. PRAYING FOR YOU!!!

Bill and Robin Atwood

October 11th

Prayers of comfort to Joni and family! I can not imagine the loss of your spouse, father and son. Creator knows! I am here is you need me. Joni, all you need to do is ask but I know you have very strong support from family, church family and friend. Sorry your loss. I liked Rob.

Jerry & Betty Moore

October 11th

We are so sorry for your loss. Our love & prayer's are with you at this time.

Richard Clifton

October 11th

"Character is made of duty and love and sympathy, and, above all, of living and working for others." Robert Green Ingersoll

Lee Ann Perry

October 11th

Joni, My words cannot fully express the sorrow I feel for your loss. May the love of your family help you through the days ahead and may the memories you have bring you moments of comfort. Please accept my deepest and most heartfelt condolences for the loss of Rob.

Fred and Barbara Miller

October 11th

Connie and family, We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for God's comfort and His unfailing GRACE always, especially during this difficult time. How great it is to know that Rob spent his life bring glory to His Savior!

Kent and Debbie Jones

October 12th

You are all in our thoughts and prayers!!

sue Hampsten

October 13th

May God give you peace and comfort during your loss. Rob was a great Christian servant who cared about those around him. He is truly missed by so many. We find comfort in knowing we will see him again. In Christian love Dennis and Sue Hampsten and family

Terry Igert

October 14th

Praying for God's comfort and strengthen during this time of sorrow!

 

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