Obituary for Lowell Clifford
Lowell Jackson Clifford, 87 years old, died September 9, 2023, at
Harrison Memorial Hospital. Lowell was born at home at 23 Main Street in
Cynthiana, KY on March 1, 1936, to the late Martin E. Clifford and Alnora
(Hudgins) Clifford. Lowell graduated from Marshall School, Cynthiana High
School, Eastern Kentucky University, Devry Technical Institute and obtained
a Master Craftsman Certification for the ability to reproduce all types of art for
all printing processes.
Lowell joined the United States Air Force upon graduation from High
School and served in New York, Georgia, Okinawa, South Carolina and Texas
for 3 ½ years during the Korean War. Upon receiving an Honorable
Discharge from the USAF, he joined the KY National Guard and worked as an
Administrative and Supply technician for two years. He owned and operated
a cattle farm in Connersville in Harrison County starting in 1971. Lowell was
heavily involved in Harrison County Ag Extension organizations serving in
several positions and Harrison County farm innovations for the duration of
his farm ownership.
Mary Sue (Florence) Clifford preceded him in death in 2014. They were
devotedly married for 57 years. Also preceding him in death were three
brothers, Thomas Clifford, Jerry Clifford, Gilbert Skinner; two sisters, Mary
Lou Bishop, Rosella Skinner; a sister-in-law, Gracie Skinner; a grandmother,
Mary Hudgins who remained a special person for him. He is survived by his
two sons, Mark Evans (Stephanie) Clifford, Dwight Keith (Leslie) Clifford;
three grandchildren, Carrie (Dylan) Paul, Charles Jackson (Tomi Jean)
Clifford, Matthew Evans (Amber) Clifford; five great-grandchildren, Finley and
Kimmel Paul, Henley and Maggie Clifford, and Nolan Evans Clifford; two
brothers, David (Cheryl) Clifford, Jeffery (Laura) Clifford; several nieces and
nephews and a special niece, Hannah Matthews.
A memorial service will be held Friday, September 15th at 6:00 PM at
Ware Funeral Home. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family, at
the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North. In lieu of flowers, the family would
like donations to be made in Lowell’s memory to either Harrison County 4-H
or the Harrison County Beef Cattle Association Inc., both at this address: 668
New Lair Rd., Cynthiana, KY 41031. View and sign the guest book
www.warefuneralhome.com.
Harrison Memorial Hospital. Lowell was born at home at 23 Main Street in
Cynthiana, KY on March 1, 1936, to the late Martin E. Clifford and Alnora
(Hudgins) Clifford. Lowell graduated from Marshall School, Cynthiana High
School, Eastern Kentucky University, Devry Technical Institute and obtained
a Master Craftsman Certification for the ability to reproduce all types of art for
all printing processes.
Lowell joined the United States Air Force upon graduation from High
School and served in New York, Georgia, Okinawa, South Carolina and Texas
for 3 ½ years during the Korean War. Upon receiving an Honorable
Discharge from the USAF, he joined the KY National Guard and worked as an
Administrative and Supply technician for two years. He owned and operated
a cattle farm in Connersville in Harrison County starting in 1971. Lowell was
heavily involved in Harrison County Ag Extension organizations serving in
several positions and Harrison County farm innovations for the duration of
his farm ownership.
Mary Sue (Florence) Clifford preceded him in death in 2014. They were
devotedly married for 57 years. Also preceding him in death were three
brothers, Thomas Clifford, Jerry Clifford, Gilbert Skinner; two sisters, Mary
Lou Bishop, Rosella Skinner; a sister-in-law, Gracie Skinner; a grandmother,
Mary Hudgins who remained a special person for him. He is survived by his
two sons, Mark Evans (Stephanie) Clifford, Dwight Keith (Leslie) Clifford;
three grandchildren, Carrie (Dylan) Paul, Charles Jackson (Tomi Jean)
Clifford, Matthew Evans (Amber) Clifford; five great-grandchildren, Finley and
Kimmel Paul, Henley and Maggie Clifford, and Nolan Evans Clifford; two
brothers, David (Cheryl) Clifford, Jeffery (Laura) Clifford; several nieces and
nephews and a special niece, Hannah Matthews.
A memorial service will be held Friday, September 15th at 6:00 PM at
Ware Funeral Home. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family, at
the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery North. In lieu of flowers, the family would
like donations to be made in Lowell’s memory to either Harrison County 4-H
or the Harrison County Beef Cattle Association Inc., both at this address: 668
New Lair Rd., Cynthiana, KY 41031. View and sign the guest book
www.warefuneralhome.com.