Clifford Spencer Friend, 82, passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Coventry Meadows Healthcare. He was born October 25, 1938 in Fort Wayne, son of the late Lester and Mildred (Wass) Friend. He was a 1956 South Side High School graduate and a U. S. Army Veteran. Clifford worked as a corporate secretary for Mossman - Yarnelle Company for 12 years and then W. A. Sheets & Sons for 28 years, retiring in 1998. He was a member of First Wayne Street United Methodist Church and American Legion #241. He loved his leisure time along with spending time with his family. Surviving him are his children, Linda (John) Loubier of Fort Wayne, Daniel (Shellie) Friend of Roanoke, IN, and Bradley (Courtney) Friend of Harlan, IN; nine grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Nancy Elizabeth (March) Friend; brothers, Robert Friend and Richard Friend; and sister, Agnes Strang. Funeral service will be on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at 10:00 AM at First Wayne Street United Methodist Church, 300 East Wayne Street, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802 with visitation one hour prior. Visitation for Clifford will also be held Tuesday, June 8, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, 6424 Winchester Road, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46819. Burial will be at Covington Memorial Gardens. Contributions in Clifford's memory may be made to First Wayne Street United Methodist Church. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.klaehnfahlmeltonfunerals.com for the Friend family.
