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Clifton F. Dews, born in Garner, Texas on July 14, 1928 to Clifton and Mildred Dews. He passed away on October 31, 2014. Services will be held Monday, November 3rd at 10:00 a.m. at St. Luke United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Lawnhaven Memorial Gardens.
Clifton graduated Mineral Wells High School, Mineral Wells, Texas. He attended San Angelo College 1947-1949 and played football for the Rams. He graduated Sul Ross State University in 1953, BBA Degree in Accounting and graduated Angelo State University in 1976, MBA degree in Accounting.
Clifton established his own accounting and tax preparation business in 1975 and was licensed to practice before the Internal Revenue Service in 1980. He was a member of the Texas and National Association of Enrolled Agents, Accredited Tax Advisor, Accreditation Council for Accountancy and Taxation, Inc.
August 26, 1950, Clifton married Jean Copeland from Marfa, Texas. He was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church since 1957 and served on the Finance Commission, Administrative Board and various other commissions and committees.
Clifton was a member of the Committee that organized the Concho Valley Home for Girls. He served on the fundraising committee and was elected the first President of the Board, serving two terms as President and remained on the board for several years. He was also a member of the Board of Children's Emergency Shelter for several years.
Clifton was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. He is survived by one brother, Marion Dews and wife Jo of Arlington; daughter Kathy Hall and husband Allen of Houston, daughter Debby Smith and husband Ricky of Grape Creek, son Randy Dews and wife Debbie of Dallas; grandchildren Erin Smith and husband Scott, Casey Croley and husband Anthony, Megan Hall, Clint Smith, Sarah Field and husband Lonnie, Kendall Dews, Spencer Pelzel and wife Elizabeth; great-grandchildren Dylan, Shane and Stella Smith, Tucker Field, and one great-grandson, Baby Croley, on the way. Also survived by sisters-in-law Beverly Copeland of Midland and June Wicker of Fredericksburg, Texas.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice. Some of Clifton's favorites were Concho Valley Home for Girls, West Texas Boys Ranch, and American Cancer Society .