Paul Clifton, Jr.

Smithfield, NC:  Mr. Paul Lincoln Clifton, Jr., age 81, of Smithfield died Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.  Graveside Funeral Services will be Sunday, June 8, 2014, at 3:00PM at Sunset Memorial Park in Smithfield. Officiating will be Rev. R. B. Parrish.       Mr. Clifton was born October 22, 1932  in Johnston County to the late Paul Lincoln, Sr, and Floy Stephenson Clifton.  He was also preceded in death by a sister, Emogene Lambert, and a brother, Earthul Clifton.  Mr. Clifton was a commercial truck driver and served in the U. S. Army.      Surviving are wife, Lucille Ennis Clifton; sons & daughters-in-law, Robie & Deb Clifton of Benson, Michael Clifton of Benson, and Neil & Cathy Clifton of Delaware;  sisters, Marjorie Wallace of Benson and Judy Smith of Lillington; brother, Ellis Harold Clifton of Benson; grandchildren & spouses, Tiffany & Greg Tart, Deah S. Clifton, Corey Clifton, Juna Clifton, Jordan & Lizzie Clifton, Derek Clifton, Paul Clifton, and Zachary Clifton; and 5 great grandchildren.      The family will receive friends at the home of Robie & Deb Clifton, 109 Colonade Court, Benson, NC.