Richard Lee Clifford

Richard "Ric" Lee Clifford On Saturday, November 27, Ric Clifford, husband, and father of two children, passed away at age 72. Ric was born on October 15, 1949, at home in Owosso, Mich., to William T. and Charlotte A. Clifford. He graduated from North Central High School in Indianapolis, Ind., in 1967, and served in the US Air Force from 1970 to 1976 in the U.S. and in Germany. He married Beverly on September 4,1974 in Germany. After returning stateside, Ric graduated from Michigan State University with a Business Degree in Marketing. He moved to NWA in 2002 to establish the Del Monte Company presence in Bentonville, and remained until his retirement in 2013. Ric joined the Rogers-Lowell Chamber of Commerce after arrival and served on the Board from 2009 to 2015, serving as Chairman in 2014. He was elected to the Northwest Arkansas Community College Board from 2011 to 2016, serving as Chairman from 2012 to 2015. Ric had a passion for golf and loved playing with his friends and teaching and playing the game with his sons. He loved helping others see their potential and to act on it. He was also known for his witty sayings around the office. Ric was preceded in death by his father, Bill; his mother, Char; his sister, Randy Sue and husband Dick Wrennick. He is survived by his wife, Beverly; his sons, Ryerson (Krystal), and Bradley (Brooke); his brothers, Rusty (Carole), Terry (Yong Mi), his sister, Becky (Mark) Johnson, grandchildren, Kaitlin, Matthew, Riley, Ayden, Brenna, Brewer, and numerous nieces and nephews. Ric asked that there not be a service after cremation. He would like his ashes spread in Maui at some time. This was a special place that both Ric and Bev enjoyed together. A celebration of life will be held in the future. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to M. D. Anderson Neurological Department or to Highlands Oncology.