DR. FREDERICK "FRED" I. CLIFFORD
Died Dec. 1, 2016
Dr. Frederick "Fred" I. Clifford died Thursday morning, Dec. 1, surrounded by his family.
Dr. Clifford's ministry as a pastor, family counselor and administrator for Wayne Christian School spanned nearly 60 years.
Prior to beginning ministry, he served four years in the United States Army and United States Air Force that included an overseas deployment for combat operations during the Korean War.
His professional education included a bachelor's degree in theological studies, a master's degree in theological studies and a doctorate in family counseling.
In 2015, he authored the book titled "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing."
He is survived by his beautiful wife of 58 years, Irene; sisters, Rosamond and Jacqueline of Florida; son, Freddie with wife, Lisa, and children, Ethan and Ansley, of Spring Lake; son, Eddie with wife, Gwen, and children, James, Mitchel, Sophia and Emma, of LaGrange; and daughter, Rebecca with husband, Tim, of Clayton.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, Dec. 11, at 4:30 p.m. at Hocutt Baptist Church.
Online condolences may be made to the Clifford family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family asks you to perform an act of kindness, service or charity or make donations to Wayne Christian School in Goldsboro, N.C., or Hocutt Baptist Church in Clayton, N.C.
Arrangements are with McLaurin Funeral Home of Clayton.
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Published in Obituaries on December 8, 2016 9:58 AM