L. Dean Clifton, age 87, of Hunter, Ohio died on Wednesday, May 15, 2024. He was the devoted husband of Sue Carroll-Clifton; father of Deanna (Ron) Simpson of Hunter; father-in-law of Kathy Clifton of New Braunfels, Texas; grandfather of Kaitlyn (Matt) Ferrell, Tyler (Katelynn) Simpson of Franklin; great grandfather of Colt and Levi Smallwood, Aubrynn McIntosh, Zeke and Mavis Simpson.
Dean is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Arkie (Clarke) Clifton; wife, Sue Carroll-Clifton; son, Christopher Clifton.
Dean attended Franklin Schools and Miami University; he retired from Armco in 1992 with 37 years of service. He was a Warren County Sheriff's Special Deputy for 17 years and for six years worked for Clearcreek Township Police Department, retiring in 1997. He served eight years in the Ohio National Guard and Army Reserves, 1954-1962, with the rank of SFC.
After retirement Sue and Dean spent their summers for several years fishing in Port Clinton. After selling their property in Port Clinton, Dean returned to an earlier love: motorcycles. He spent most of his evenings (weather permitting) on his Harley-Davidson and bird watching.
Private services were held at the convenience of the family.
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