Clifford E. Kirkland, 60, of Winter Park, FL passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, August 12, 2014. Clifford was born on December 8, 1953 in Leesburg, FL, the son of Earl E. and Marie (nee Lee) Kirkland. He was a lifelong resident of Central Florida and worked at Publix in customer service. Clifford was a member of the First Baptist Church of Minneola, FL.



Clifford is survived by his loving wife, Deborah; children, Carmen Crowder of Hastings, FL, Cori Kirkland of Orlando, FL and Brandon Lawless of Winter Park, FL; siblings, Linda Geiger and Richard E. Kirkland of Clermont and Jeffrey D. Kirkland of Minneola, FL and 4 grandchildren, Cody, Zoe, Tawni and Parker. Clifford was preceded in death by his father Earl E. Kirkland and brother, Bruce E. Kirkland.



A Celebration of Clifford's life will be held at 10AM Saturday, August 23rd at the First Baptist Church, Minneola.



The Celebration will continue immediately following the services at the church at 999 E. Plum Lake Lane, Minneola, FL 34715.



BECKER FUNERAL HOME, CLERMONT, FL. Guestbook available at beckerfamilyfuneral.com.