Clifton Garland

Seneca – Clifton Arlie Garland, 75, husband of the late Betty Nix Garland, passed away on Friday, September 29th, 2023 at his residence.

 

Born in Arlington, Virginia, Clifton was the son of the late Ambrose Frank Garland and Vina Russell Pierce and Cecil Pierce. He was a United States, Navy Veterans having served during the Vietnam War, who retired from Milliken and had a great passion for golfing and enjoyed fishing.

 

Clifton is survived by his son, Jeffrey “Jeff” Allan Garland and his wife, Cyndi Love Garland of Savannah, Tennessee; step daughter, Lisa Nix of Seneca, South Carolina; six grandchildren, Tanner Garland, Trevor Garland, Clara Garland; two step grandchildren, Jason Stephens (Emily), and Justin Stephens (Sarah); and four step great grandchildren, Sawyer and Mattie Stephens, and Emerson and Judah Stephens.

 

Clifton is preceded in death by his parents and his wife; and three brothers, Jimmy, Charlie and Frankie Garland; and a sister, Blanche Fuller.

 

A private family service will be held at a later time.

 

The family is at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Clifton’s memory can be made to a Veterans Organization of one’s choice. Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.