Ernest L. Clifford, 84, of Du Quoin, passed away at 3:58 P.M., Saturday, December 14, 2024 at his residence.
Ernest had been a contractor, preacher and missionary to Africa.  He was a member of Liberty Church in Du Quoin.  Ernest had been a United States Army veteran.
He was born January 14, 1940 at New Haven, IL, the son of Howard and Dorothy Marie (Melton) Clifford.
He married W. Faye Martin on July 3, 1959 in New Haven, IL and she survives.
He is survived by his wife of Du Quoin, two daughters - Ann Marie Huffman and Christina Marie Mocaby, both of Du Quoin, one sister - Faye Bass of Tallahassee, FL, four grandchildren - Stephen Hagan, Jennifer Kaiser, Nathan Hagan, and Jacob Huffman, six great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter - Elizabeth Ann Clark, one son - Tyrone W. Clifford, four brothers and three sisters.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.  Searby Funeral Home website will be updated when service times become available.
Friends may make memorials to Liberty Church or Perry County Humane Society and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin is in charge of arrangements.