90, of Kountze, Texas, died on Wednesday January 27, 2016 at Baptist Beaumont Hospital surrounded by his family. He passed as they sang to him.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday February 2, 2016 at the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery at 11:30AM with Reverend Ronnie Morrow officiating.
Clifton was born January 30, 1925 to his parents, George Duckworth and Jonnie Crump, in Bratville, Texas. He was a self-employed carpet installer, a jack of all trades, and a WWII Army Veteran.
Clifton is preceded in death by his parents, George Duckworth and Jonnie Taylor., first wife, Ella Duckworth, and a son, Ricky Duckworth.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Duckworth of Kountze, step-daughter, Jelaine Morrow and husband Ronnie of Kountze, son, Jerry Duckworth and wife Alene of Volcano, CA, daughter, Freda Thurlkill and husband Tim of Volcano, CA, daughter, Shirley Douglas of Springfield, MO and step-child, Walter Dale of Midland, TX.