Clifford Fitchpatrick, 87, formerly of Jasper, MO, loved God, his family, fishing, gardening, and playing cards with friends. Clifford passed away at home Monday July 24th after a short battle with cancer.

Clifford Laverne Fitchpatrick was born August 19, 1935, to Earl and Lena Quade Fithpatrick in Golden City, MO. Clifford grew up in a big, hardworking farm family with seven brothers and sisters. Upon completion of high school, he joined the United States Navy, and proudly served his country.  While stationed on the East Coast, he went on a blind date and met the love of his life. On January 16, 1959, Clifford married Nita Ann Fleish in Chester, PA. She survives.

To this 64-year long marriage we born four children. Lisa (Clifford) Methvin, Lead Hill, AR, Cliff (Kris) Fitchpatrick, Farmington, AR, Robyn Battaglia, Joplin, MO & Kim (Robert) Bausinger, Jasper, MO. Other survivors also include 11 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 1 sister, Delores Whitehead of Neosho, MO, as well as many nieces, nephews & extended family members.

Clifford was preceeded in death by his parents, two brothers Carroll & Ben Fitchpatrick, and four sisters Thelma Shaeffer, Marie Rector, Eva Louise Cavener& Harriet Robertson.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00am Saturday July 29th at the Jasper Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 9:00am until service time. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Clifford to the Jasper VFW or the Jasper Methodist Church through the care of Weng Funeral Home, Jasper.