Mr. Clifton "Cliff" Brown was born on March 7, 1952, in Suffolk County, Virginia and passed away at the age of 65, in Muskegon, Michigan on Sunday, February 11, 2018. Cliff was raised by his grandparents on their dairy farm in Virginia, where Clifton graduated from High school, and later joined the United States Armed forces. Where he served in the army with distinction for 10 years, earning the National Defense service medal, the Armed Forces Expeditionary medal, and the sharpshooter badge to name a few of his distinctions. While stationed at Lowry Air Force Base, CO he met his future wife Donna. In 1982 Clifton and Donna married in Columbia, South Carolina. Later they moved to White Cloud, Michigan. Cliff worked at Gerber Products for 28 years, until his retirement in 2015. The primary interest in Cliff's life was spending time with his family and friends: Chevy Richardson, Lenard Mitchell, Joe Chambers, Franklin Gaudy, Ira Johnson and Mark Rogers. With most of the time was spent with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Clifton was one of the most loving, and caring people to pass through this life, and if anyone needed a helping hand he would do whatever he could to assist that person. Clifton leaves behind the following relatives: Sons, Antony "Tony" Gates, Kyle Brown. Daughters: Marilyn Nealous-Green, Angela Gates. Daughter in Law: Ayana Gates. Future Daughter in law: Melinda Pavloff. Grand Children: Jekorey Green, Jekayla Green, Jourdin Green, Jaila Gates, Joaquin Gates, Joshua Gates, Larry Owens, Julian Holmes, Destiny Holmes, Brooklyn Homes, David Holmes III, Teon Huff. Great-Grand Children: Christian Green, Madison Green, Harley Tatum. Bother in Law: Calvin Nealous Sr. sister in law: Barba Nealous. Nieces: Tiffany (Nealous) Bement, Tasha Holland. Nephews: Calvin Nealous Jr., DeMarlo Nealous, Demarcio Williams. And a host of family and friends. Family Hour Glory Of The Latter House Ministries Saturday, February 17, 2018 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM 17 East Echo Drive White Cloud, Michigan 49349 Funeral Service Glory Of The Latter House Ministries Saturday, February 17, 2018 1:00 PM 17 East Echo Drive White Cloud, Michigan 49349 Military Rites Glory Of The Latter House Ministries Saturday, February 17, 2018 1:00 PM 17 East Echo Drive White Cloud, Michigan 49349