He attended Austin Public Schools and graduated from L. C Anderson High school, he enlisted in the United States Army and worked until he retired from IBM.
Clifford is proceeded in death by his father Marvin Henry, his mother Mildred Weathers-Byrd, and his son Rodney Henry.
He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Edna Henry with whom he shared 40 years of friendship, love and marriage; their children Terrie Henry, Danielle Henry, and Chena Simpkins. His grandchildren Kiana Henry, Reggie Milligan, Quentin Henry, Quanie Hornsby, Naesha Hornsby, (sister & brothers) Shirley Sneed, Debra Weathers, Deborha Williams, Michelle Henry, Deidra Favors (Larry), Christie Loke, Marvin Henry (Sandra), Don Henry (Yolanda), a very special nephew Ray Washington, and a host of relatives, nieces and nephews.