Bobby Glenn Clifton

Bobby Glenn Clifton, age 82, of Lawrenceburg, TN, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2023 at his residence. He was a native of Giles County, TN, a 1958 Graduate of Lawrence County High School, and worked for UPS for 29 years until his retirement. Mr. Clifton served his country honorably in the US Navy from 1958-1961. He was a member of NCO, Elks Lodge 2206, VFW Post 1618 where he served on the honor guard for 25 years, and American Legion Post 146. He was also a lifetime Universal Blood Donor with a record of over 25 gallons donated.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Junior Duke and Ruth Chambliss Clifton; his wife of 56 years, Jan Mathis Clifton; brother, JD Clifton; and brother and sister-in-law, Randall and Martha Anne Kennedy.

He is survived by his daughter, Janna Clifton Mangrum (Joey) of Florence, AL; his son, Dr. Bobby G. Clifton (Dr. Betsy Clifton) of Shelby, NC; six grandchildren, Mark A. Hendrix (Erin), Chambliss Roberts Howell (Josh), Hunt Mathis Roberts (Carrie), Will Clifton (Kristin), Braxton Clifton, and Victoria Clifton; five great-grandchildren; his sister, Patricia Johnson of Lawrenceburg, TN; special nieces, Katrina Stroop and Randa Kennedy; and special friends Matt Johns, Rhonda Bedford Long, Jason Payne, Barbara Freeman, Tommy and Kristie Robbins, and Steve and Brittany Williams

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday, April 21, 2023, at Neal Funeral Home.  Graveside services and inurnment will be conducted at Lawrence County Memorial Gardens with full military honors at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 22, 2023, with Dr. Bobby Clifton officiating.  The family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Lawrence County Humane Society.  

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Bobby Glenn Clifton, please visit our floral store.