David Luke Clift Sr.

David L. Clift Sr, age 77, of Altus, AR met his Lord and Savior Friday, September 22, 2023 at home, surrounded by his family. He was born August 17, 1946 at Pilstrom Hospital in Altus, Arkansas. David was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Varnatie Whitaker Clift. David was a member of West Park Baptist Church. Known by many as “Concrete Man,” he worked in construction and the oil field as a heavy haul driver, and equipment operator for TAW, Chrisman Ready Mix, and other companies throughout his career. After retiring, David enjoyed traveling, spending time with his family, friends and enjoyed telling others about Jesus. David is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mildred Brown Clift of Altus; one daughter, Laurie Vaughn, and husband Troy of Ratcliff, one son, David Jr. and wife Ann of Bee Branch; three brothers, Gary and wife Marcine of Alma, Frank of Mulberry and John and wife Joann of Alma; grandsons, Christopher Sumners, and wife Katie Weaver of Lavaca; Dillon Sumners of Princeton, TX; Tyler Sumners and wife Hanna of Ozark; Derek Kendall of Grapevine, TX; granddaughters, Celeste Smith, and husband Nathan of Clinton; Elisabeth Braggs of Oil City, LA; great grandchildren, Emma Sumners, Kenzlee Cruse, Sierra and Blair Smith, and Wade Braggs; adopted son, John Randolph and wife Donna and grandchildren, Summer Randolph, Autumn and Lexi Finney, all of Ozark as well as several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Monday, September 25, 2023 at Shaffer Funeral Home, 2315 West Commercial Street in Ozark. Funeral services will be 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Shaffer Funeral Home in Ozark, with Brother Troy Vaughn officiating, with burial at Gar Creek Cemetery, Highway 352 East in Ozark, under the direction of Shaffer Funeral Home. Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Sumners, Dillon Sumners, Tyler Sumners, David Clift Jr., Jon Sturdivant, David McElroy, Cory Sturdivant, and Steven Brown. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be Bryan Merkey, John Randolph, Johnny Dickerson, Johnny Crockett, Randall Qualls, Ronnie Acord, Aaron Mantooth, and Rick Kinsworthy. To leave an online memorial, visit www.shafferfuneralhomeweb.com.

David Luke Clift Sr.

August 17, 1946 - September 22, 2023