On November 26, 2019, Heaven gained a very special angel, Clifton Daggs. He was a guitar player, singer, and preacher. He wasn’t a famous man, but was known and loved by many people. His life touched all those around him and was led by the Spirit of God. He was an ordained Assembly of God minister for over 50 years. He was the pastor of Echo Assembly of God, Midland Assembly of God, Central Assembly of God, and New Bethel Assembly of God.
Until his retirement in April of 2019, he was the oldest active Assembly of God minister in the state of Arkansas.
Clifton Daggs was born February 1, 1925 in Hartford, AR to Mattie and Charlie Daggs. He was the youngest of 9 children, 7 girls and 2 boys. He married Imogene Smith of Booneville, AR and they had 3 children. He worked for Daylight Donuts, Cottage Pie Shop, David’s Pie Shop, and he retired from Baldor Electric.
He was preceded in death by his parents, all of his siblings, his wife of 67 years, Imogene Daggs, his son Lionel Daggs and son-in-law Quang Truong.
He is survived by his son and daughter in-law, Phillip and Karen Daggs, of Keota, OK, and his daughter, Sharon Truong of Fort Smith; eight grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Funeral Service will be 11:00 AM Monday, December 2, 2019 at Arkoma Assembly of God Church with burial in Woodlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
Visitation will be Sunday, December 1, 2019, from 2 – 4 PM at Edwards Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be: Christopher Daggs, Phillip Charles Clayton Daggs, Connor Daggs, Khristian Brown, Tim Knoetgen. Assistant Pallbearer, Drystan Daggs.
Honorary Pallbearers: Scott Daggs, Jerrad Dewitt, David Wasson, Carroll White, Paul White, William Daggs, Robert Parvin, Darrell Schlinker, Jerry Travis, Don Henson, Loi Truong, Carlas Goode and all attending ministers.
Memorials may be sent to Don W. Reynolds Cancer Support House, 3324 South M Street, Fort Smith, AR 72903.
Online condolences may be sent to www.edwardsfuneralhome.com
