James Ivy Clifton

James Ivy Clifton age 75 of Maryville passed away Sunday, February 24, 2013 at Blount Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Oak Street Baptist Church. He was a loving, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, brother and friend. Preceded in death by the love of his life for 57 years, Marilyn Ann who passed away on 2/16/2013; parents, James Dewey and Anna Mae Guthrie Clifton; one brother, two sisters. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Cathy and Brian Holley, Connie Langridge, Cynthia and Mike Thompson, and Carol and Tony Smith; nine grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Franklin and Jeanette Clifton; sister, Yvonne Helton; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, February 28, 2013 in the Smith Trinity Chapel with Rev. Brooky Gray officiating. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000, www.SmithMaryville.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of James Ivy Clifton please visit our Sympathy Store.