Tom Jay Clifton, 83, of Salem, VA passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015. He was born November 1, 1931 in Mullins, WV a son of the late Pierce (Doc) and Lottie Lowery Clifton. He was also preceded in death by a brother, David Clifton and a sister, Margaret Steber.
Mr. Clifton served in the Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from General Electric and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church and the Blue Bird Society.
He is survived by his loving wife, Betty St.Clair Clifton; son and daughter in law, Mark and Gayell Clifton; granddaughter, Allisa; siblings, Roy Clifton and wife, Barbara, Anne Smithson, Eva Clifton and Ruby Clifton; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11 am Friday, July 3, 2015 at Bethel Baptist Church, Salem with Rev. Stuart Carlton officiating. The family will receive friends at the church following the service. John M. Oakey and Son, Salem is in charge of the arrangements.