George Wayne Clifford was born January 6, 1926 to Virgil and Hazel Clifford in Blackwell, OK. He enlisted in the Army in 1943 at the age of 17 and served in the 670th Field Artillery. After WWII, he attended OK A&M and graduated from the University of Arkansas with a degree in Music Education and a minor in Engineering. During these years, he took flying lessons and developed a love for aviation. He was the high school band director in Pierce City, MO, where he met the love of his life, Gaye Shull. They were married for 63 years. He left teaching and began his 35- year career at Boeing. In 1957, George and Gaye were blessed with their only child, George Gregory Clifford. Georges Boeing career gave his family the opportunity to live in KS, PA, WA, and OK. While in OK, he earned his MBA from OCU. He was fortunate to be raised in a Christian home and grew in his walk with the Lord his entire life. He and Gaye served in bi-vocational music ministry together, as he led and she accompanied him at the piano and organ. He also enjoyed being a part of The Singing Churchmen of OK, as a singer and a bassoon player in the orchestra. George fell into the arms of his Heavenly Father on his earthly fathers birthday, Feb. 2, 2016, at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, and sister, Emma Lou Kelle. He is survived by his wife, Gaye, of Oklahoma City, his son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Julie Clifford of Edmond, grandchildren, Dr. Mark Clifford, Claire Westbrook and husband Colt, and Karlie Clifford, great-grandchildren, Duke and Nova Westbrook, all of Oklahoma City, and Dorothy Lane, sister of Wichita Falls, Texas. Interment will be at Blackwell Cemetery on Monday, Feb. 8, at 10:00 a.m. The celebration of his life will be held on Monday, Feb. 8, at 3:00 p.m., at Crossings Community Church Chapel in Oklahoma City, under the direction of Mercer Adams Funeral Home. Viewing will be at Mercer Adams on Sunday, Feb. 7, 11am-9pm, with family present from 2-4. Memorial Service Monday, February 8, 2016 03:00 PM Crossings Community Church Chapel 14600 N. Portland Oklahoma City, OK