Charles "Buck" Clifton

Charles "Buck" Lemuel Clifton, 92, of Asheboro, North Carolina, passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at his home.

Funeral Service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel, with Andy Garner officiating. Burial will follow at Randolph Memorial Park. Military honors will be provided by the Randolph County Honor Guard.

Buck was born in Randolph Co., NC, on July 30, 1932, the son of the late Lemuel Clifton and Callie Young Clifton. He served in the US Army and fought in the Korean War. He loved coon hunting, riding horses, gardening and fishing. He enjoyed square dancing on Saturday nights.

In addition to his parents, Buck was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Irene Clifton; sisters, Ruth Luther, Geraldine Dix, Betty Jean; brothers, Tommy Clifton, Jack Clifton; granddaughter-in-law, Megan Clifton; and granddaughter, Melissa Walker.

Surviving are his daughters, Debbie Lamb (Richard) of Shallotte, Candy Clifton of Asheboro, Teresa Clifton of Asheboro, Pam Needham (Jason) of Seagrove; sons Brad Clifton of Hillsville, Keith Clifton of Asheboro; brother, Kenneth Clifton of Florida; 11 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren; and his dog, Rowdy.

The family will receive friends from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home.

The family would like to thank the special caregivers and Gentiva Hospice for all of their exceptional care for our loving daddy.