Kirby Clifton,

Kirby Clifton, Jr., 93 years, of Goodlettsville, TN passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 7, 2010. A Celebration of his life will be held on Friday, September 10, 2010 at 11 AM at FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, Goodlettsville, TN with Pastor Paul Gardner officiating. He was born July 23, 1917 in Dickson County, TN to the late Kirby Alexander Clifton and Docia Martin Clifton. He graduated from Dickson County High School, served with the U.S. Army in the Pacific during World War II. He attended Peabody College and the YMCA School of Law in Nashville. He retired from Dupont in 1967. He was a long-time resident of Goodlettsville, TN where he was a General Construction Contractor, land developer, business owner, and Real Estate broker. He was a member of Connell Memorial United Methodist Church, the Goodlettsville Chamber of Commerce, Robertson County Board of Realtors, Nashville Home Builders Assoc., Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and Old Hickory Country Club. He loved to travel, golf, Braves Baseball and UT Football. He also loved to read, especially, political and historical books. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Lambert Clifton, daughter , Sandra Gail Clifton, son-in-law Harry James Tomlin, brothers, Denny, Colmer, Marvin, Martin, Aubrey, ONeal, Homer, & Willie Clifton; sisters, Wynona Manor & Alta Osborne. He is survived by sons, Kirby Ray Clifton and Joel Wayne Clifton; daughter, Paula Clifton Tomlin; grandchildren and their spouses, Steve & Alice Harry, Carol Clifton, Ryan & Jackie Harry, Elaine & Eric Sligh, Greg & Amanda Tomlin, Ashley Clifton, & Alison & Casey Lanius; great grandchildren, Davis Harry, Will & Ethan Harry, Tessa & Harrison Tomlin, Adam, Elliott & Abigail Sligh, & Alexander Mitchell. Visitation with the family will be held, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 from 4 to 8 PM at FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME and Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 from 10 to 11 AM time of the service. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be Steven Harry, Ryan Harry, Greg Tomlin, Casey Lanius, Eric Sligh, and Drew Cowley. The family suggests donations be made in memory of Kirby Clifton, Jr. to the American Heart Association or the Alzheimers Association, or the charity of your choice. Greenbrier Chapel of Austin & Bell Funeral Home 2619 Highway 41 South Greenbrier, TN 37073 615.643.4000

Kirby Clifton,

July 23, 1917 - September 7, 2010