My son was a friend to Cliff... I know that he will miss he and my thoughts and prayers go to the family. "The Lord is close to the broken hearted." Psalms 34:18-19.
Prayers surrounding you, Lisa and Preston Parks
When my wife served as a long-term sub for a K5 class a few years ago, one little boy captured her heart with his big grin and a drawn out, "Hey Miss Moss." Clifton grew up with our son, and visited our home many times, most recently two weeks ago. The grin was always there, and the southern drawl never left. We loved Clifton, and are heart broken at his passing. Our prayers are with this family.
We have so many fond memories of family gatherings and summer reunions. We loved your kindness and sweet spirit. Love to all those who grieve your loss. Stephanie, Jeff, John and Andrew Fox
Clifton will forever be in my heart and the hearts of so many others. He was like one of my own kids. I have many fond memories of Clifton. He was definately part of our family and Kyle and Tori wouldn't have had it any other way. I can remember all the good times He and Kyle had from fishing to hunting to just hanging out at the creek. He was Kyle's best friend. We all are going to be lost without him but knowing we will see him again will help us get through this. R.I.P Clifton Bates until we meet again
Clifton was truly a gifted and kind hearted soul that would always radiate nothing but good vibes onto anyone that was close to him. he was a very close friend of mine, a brother more than anything, from the first time i met him the year before i started high school i knew we were going to create a book of memories and thats just what happend and he always stuck around. Although that book was far too short than i ever expected it to be i recon it was just his time to go and as hard as it is to accept that i know he would want all of his friends and family to stay strong and keep our heads up for the lord has his reasons and Clifton always said he wouldn't want sadness but happiness for he is in a better place. It still doesn't feel real as if im just waiting for the next call or text from him to come hang out like i wish would happen. I could go on for days or weeks on end typing up about all of the wild adventures we been through from the thick and the thin, from him saving me from something like stepping on a snake at the creek from me returning the favor but the moral to my message is he will be ever so missed by more people than he would even think and im so sorry for his family and to stay strong. Please if i can do anything i wouldn't think twice. Fly high brother i will miss you until the day i join you buddy i love you man.
Kyle St. Clair
I worked in sporting goods at walmart in sweetwater square and I am a neighbor to Clifton’s grandma on Stephens rd , it made my heart hurt to hear of his passing he was a gentle young man and was always polite and always had a smile and a hug when he came in to purchase from me,he was an awesome young man who I will always remember wearing a big smile. Rip Clifton
Clifton was my best friend in high school. He always had a smile that would light up an entire room & a laugh that was contagious. He gave the absolute best hugs. He made a huge impact on my life. Anyone who knew him was lucky to of known him. He really was an amazing person. I’ll be you forever bud. God knows how much I’ll miss you. Rest easy.
