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Obituary for William Douglas Clifton
William Douglas "Doug" Clifton, 77, of Creswell died Sunday, April 25, 2021, at his residence in Creswell surrounded by his loving family.
Born September 17, 1943 in Tyrrell County he was the son of the late Howard Douglas Clifton and Edith Jane Phelps Clifton and was preceded in death by his sister, Billie Jean Clifton Swain. Doug was a retired boiler operator with Weyerhaeuser Corporation and member of Scuppernong Church Of Christ.
Doug was such a loving and caring person. He always greeted you with that warm smile and never met a stranger. He loved his family, his Lord, his church and his wonderful friends. He will always be remembered for being a faithful Christian man.
His family includes his wife, Betty Sue Whitaker Clifton of Creswell, N.C.; son, William Douglas Clifton, Jr. and wife Stephanie of Advance, N.C. and grandson, Eric Douglas Clifton.
Graveside service will be held Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 11:00 am at Scuppernong Church Of Christ Cemetery with Cleve Edwards officiating. Family will receive friends on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Maitland Funeral Home, Creswell and other times at the residence.
Arrangements are by Maitland Funeral Home, Creswell.