A graveside service for William “Bill” Darrell Clifton, age 71, will be at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at the Enid Cemetery Chapel, with Rev. Alvin Dalton officiating.  Full military honors will be presented by Vance Air Force Silver Talon Honor Guard.  Arrangements are by Anderson-Burris Funeral Home.

            He was born to Charles Joe King Cliftonand Anna Birdie Clifton on June 5, 1935, in Enid, and died Thursday, May 24, 2007, at his home in Enid.

            Bill grew up in Enid, and was in the U.S. Navy for two years.  He then joined the U.S. Air Force and served for over nineteen years, both in Korea and Viet Nam.  He was also stationed in Japan, Alaska, Denver, and Arkansas, and then retired from Vance Air Force Base.  He worked as an insurance agent for M.F.A. Insurance, and was a district supervisor for Rainbow Rex Air.  He was a graduate of The University of Alaska with a degree in Psychology.  Bill was a private pilot, and worked as a bush pilot in Alaska.  He married Barbara Ann Hutchinson, and they made their home in Enid.  He enjoyed woodworking and welding.

            He is survived by his wife Barbara of the home; three daughters, Tayonie Clifton and husband William Harris of Abilene, TX, Tina Clifton of Enid, and Teria Ann Frank and husband Reyn of Stillwater; twelve grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother Arthur Parrish and wife Tresa of Commerce City, CO; his pet “Rambo”; and several nieces and nephews.

            Bill was preceded in death by his parents, son Randy Clifton, granddaughter Sandi Witt, two sisters and three brothers.

            Memorials may be made through the funeral home to Hospice Circle of Love.