R.L. Clifton Jr.

Robert Lloyd Clifton, Jr. (R.L.), 89, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017, at Danville Regional Medical Center. He was born on September 24, 1927 in Altavista. He was raised in Schoolfield, which he always referred to as “God’s Country.” He was the son of late Robert Lloyd (Lloyd) and the late Clara Frazier Clifton. He was married on June 17, 1948 to Mary Jo McLean Clifton who predeceased him on July 14, 2006. R.L. worked for the City of Danville for 40 years where he retired as meter lab supervisor for the Electric Department. During his tenure, he served as the president of the Mid-South Metermans Association. As a young man, he answered the call of the Greatest Generation by serving as a SeaBee in the US Navy, stationed in the Philippines. R.L. and Mary Jo loved to travel and especially loved to square dance. They were among the founding members of the Southern Squares dance club and enjoyed many trips across the country with friends. R.L. was a scoutmaster for Troop 389 for many years and was ultimately honored by the Blue Ridge Mountains Council with the prestigious Silver Beaver Award. An active member of Shelton Memorial Presbyterian, R.L. served his church faithfully in many capacities. He was most recently honored with the distinction of Elder Emeritus in appreciation for his dedicated service. In addition to his wife and parents, R.L. was predeceased by an infant brother, Ernest Carl Clifton and a sister, Katie Clifton Layne. He is survived by his sons, Robert Lloyd Clifton, III and his wife, Kim, of Danville and Roger Joel Clifton and his wife, Karen, of South Chesterfield. The family would like to express its appreciation to the memory care staff at Bright Leaf. A special thank you, also, to Vickie Fuquay for faithfully bringing her Hearts of Gold Therapy Dogs to regularly visit R.L. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. at Shelton Memorial Presbyterian Church officiated by Reverend Paul G. Johnson. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the church parlor. Interment will follow at Highland Burial Park with military honors conducted by the United States Navy. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions in memory of R.L. to the charity of your choice, the Alzheimer’s Association of Virginia- Danville office, 308 Craghead St., Suite 104, Danville, VA, 24541, or Hearts of Gold Therapy Dogs, 3897 Payneton Road, Chatham, VA 24531. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Clifton family.

R.L. Clifton Jr.

September 24, 1927 - January 13, 2017