Richard "Dick" Lee Clifton, 85, of Blanchester, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2024, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his children James E. Clifton, Sonya Clifton, and Tonya Clifton-Leasher; grandchildren, Amy Lynn (Brian) Leasher-Watts, Chris (Jackie Books and kids) Leasher, Joshua R. Clifton, and Taylor Clifton; great-grandchildren, Bobby Coyle and Maddy (Owen) Coyle-Barnes; great-great-grandchild, Oliver "Ollie" Michael Barns; lady friend, Phyllis Reeder; brother, Charlie (Kay) Karnes.

Dick was preceded in death by his son, Robert Lee Clifton; parents, Robert and Dorothy Clifton; grandmother, Nellie Karnes; ex-wife, Beverly Clifton; sister, Sharon Gregg; one aunt; several uncles.

Friends will be received from 6-8 PM on Wednesday, August 7, 2024, at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home, 120 W Main St., Blanchester, Ohio.

The funeral service will be held at 12 PM on August 8, 2024, at Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home-Blanchester.

Interment will take place at Blanchester Cemetery.