Jerry Clift
Princeton, Kentucky
July 11, 1944 - July 13, 2023
Jerry Clift, age 79, of Princeton, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his home.
Jerry was born on July 11, 1944 in Caldwell County to the late Russell and Mary Franklin Clift. Jerry started school at Flat Rock Grade School and graduated from Fredonia High School. Following graduation, Jerry began what would be a thirty-nine year career at Morgan's Funeral Home. The Morgan family, Hewlett, John, Dick,Virginia, Jim and Bill, all played major roles in Jerry's life. They helped him establish his work ethics; that of hard work, dedication to his job, serving, showing kindness and accommodation towards the individuals who walked through the doors at Morgan's. Jerry also served as the Caldwell County Coroner for twelve years. In addition, Jerry began shoeing horses at the age of sixteen and continued until Multiple Sclerosis took over his life. Jerry took great pleasure in shoeing, trading, showing horses and hosting trail rides. He had a great appreciation and collection of horse drawn vehicles. Jerry developed and cherished many long lasting friendships during his life at the funeral home, horse, and Amish Communities. He truly worked hard and played hard. Jerry attended Central Presbyterian Church in Princeton.
Jerry is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Elaine Moyers Clift; daughter, Mary Kathleen Clift and Mark Thomas of Princeton; brother, Joe Russell Clift and Saundra of Savannah, TN; his Amish family.
In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by one brother, Robert Clift.
Visitation for Jerry Clift will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Morgan's Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Fortenberry and Rev. Jamus Redd officiating. Burial will follow in Clift Cemetery in Caldwell County.
Princeton, Kentucky
July 11, 1944 - July 13, 2023
Jerry Clift, age 79, of Princeton, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his home.
Jerry was born on July 11, 1944 in Caldwell County to the late Russell and Mary Franklin Clift. Jerry started school at Flat Rock Grade School and graduated from Fredonia High School. Following graduation, Jerry began what would be a thirty-nine year career at Morgan's Funeral Home. The Morgan family, Hewlett, John, Dick,Virginia, Jim and Bill, all played major roles in Jerry's life. They helped him establish his work ethics; that of hard work, dedication to his job, serving, showing kindness and accommodation towards the individuals who walked through the doors at Morgan's. Jerry also served as the Caldwell County Coroner for twelve years. In addition, Jerry began shoeing horses at the age of sixteen and continued until Multiple Sclerosis took over his life. Jerry took great pleasure in shoeing, trading, showing horses and hosting trail rides. He had a great appreciation and collection of horse drawn vehicles. Jerry developed and cherished many long lasting friendships during his life at the funeral home, horse, and Amish Communities. He truly worked hard and played hard. Jerry attended Central Presbyterian Church in Princeton.
Jerry is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Elaine Moyers Clift; daughter, Mary Kathleen Clift and Mark Thomas of Princeton; brother, Joe Russell Clift and Saundra of Savannah, TN; his Amish family.
In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by one brother, Robert Clift.
Visitation for Jerry Clift will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Morgan's Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Fortenberry and Rev. Jamus Redd officiating. Burial will follow in Clift Cemetery in Caldwell County.
Jerry Clift
Princeton, Kentucky
July 11, 1944 - July 13, 2023
Jerry Clift, age 79, of Princeton, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his home.
Jerry was born on July 11, 1944 in Caldwell County to the late Russell and Mary Franklin Clift. Jerry started school at Flat Rock Grade School and graduated from Fredonia High School. Following graduation, Jerry began what would be a thirty-nine year career at Morgan's Funeral Home. The Morgan family, Hewlett, John, Dick,Virginia, Jim and Bill, all played major roles in Jerry's life. They helped him establish his work ethics; that of hard work, dedication to his job, serving, showing kindness and accommodation towards the individuals who walked through the doors at Morgan's. Jerry also served as the Caldwell County Coroner for twelve years. In addition, Jerry began shoeing horses at the age of sixteen and continued until Multiple Sclerosis took over his life. Jerry took great pleasure in shoeing, trading, showing horses and hosting trail rides. He had a great appreciation and collection of horse drawn vehicles. Jerry developed and cherished many long lasting friendships during his life at the funeral home, horse, and Amish Communities. He truly worked hard and played hard. Jerry attended Central Presbyterian Church in Princeton.
Jerry is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Elaine Moyers Clift; daughter, Mary Kathleen Clift and Mark Thomas of Princeton; brother, Joe Russell Clift and Saundra of Savannah, TN; his Amish family.
In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by one brother, Robert Clift.
Visitation for Jerry Clift will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Morgan's Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Fortenberry and Rev. Jamus Redd officiating. Burial will follow in Clift Cemetery in Caldwell County.
Princeton, Kentucky
July 11, 1944 - July 13, 2023
Jerry Clift, age 79, of Princeton, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at his home.
Jerry was born on July 11, 1944 in Caldwell County to the late Russell and Mary Franklin Clift. Jerry started school at Flat Rock Grade School and graduated from Fredonia High School. Following graduation, Jerry began what would be a thirty-nine year career at Morgan's Funeral Home. The Morgan family, Hewlett, John, Dick,Virginia, Jim and Bill, all played major roles in Jerry's life. They helped him establish his work ethics; that of hard work, dedication to his job, serving, showing kindness and accommodation towards the individuals who walked through the doors at Morgan's. Jerry also served as the Caldwell County Coroner for twelve years. In addition, Jerry began shoeing horses at the age of sixteen and continued until Multiple Sclerosis took over his life. Jerry took great pleasure in shoeing, trading, showing horses and hosting trail rides. He had a great appreciation and collection of horse drawn vehicles. Jerry developed and cherished many long lasting friendships during his life at the funeral home, horse, and Amish Communities. He truly worked hard and played hard. Jerry attended Central Presbyterian Church in Princeton.
Jerry is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Elaine Moyers Clift; daughter, Mary Kathleen Clift and Mark Thomas of Princeton; brother, Joe Russell Clift and Saundra of Savannah, TN; his Amish family.
In addition to his parents, Jerry is preceded in death by one brother, Robert Clift.
Visitation for Jerry Clift will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Morgan's Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Morgan's Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Fortenberry and Rev. Jamus Redd officiating. Burial will follow in Clift Cemetery in Caldwell County.
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