James W. (Bill) Clifton II, 66, of Newport News, Virginia flew his last flight safely into the gates of Heaven on Sunday, May 16, 2021.
Bill retired from Brevard County Board of County Commissioners (Florida) in 2017 later moving to Virginia to care for his parents. He was an accomplished drummer and had a love of airplane flight simulation.
He was preceded in death by his father, James M. Clifton. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Sylvia Clifton of Newport News; his wife of 32 years, Lynn Clifton; his sister, Cheryl Thompson of Titusville, Florida; two daughters: Jessica Clifton of San Diego, California and Janelle Clifton of Peyton, Colorado; a son, James W. Clifton III of Newport News; six grandchildren; a niece, Cheryl Shackelford of Smithfield, Virginia; and a nephew, Steven Thompson of Titusville.
A graveside service will take place in the Gardens of Serenity at Florida Memorial Gardens in Rockledge on Friday, May 28, 2021 at 10:00 AM.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Bill’s name to the SPCA.
