William Clifton

Dad passed from this world peacefully on Sept. 14, 2025. He has now joined his wife of 47 years, June, in the loving embrace of our Lord. 

He graduated from Greybull High School in 1950, and soon after, he was drafted into the Navy. He began his tour of duty on February 19th, 1952, and ended his active-duty status on June 29th, 1956, but continued to serve in the Reserves for an additional two years. He fought in the Korean War, where he was stationed in Hong Kong, Japan, and the Philippines on the carriers Wasp and Shangrala. After his service in the Navy, he attended Carroll College and graduated in 1959. He soon moved back to Greybull to work for the Burlington Northern Railroad until his retirement in 1993.

He is preceded in death by his Wife, June Clifton. Mother, Helen Clifton. Father, Earl Clifton. Sisters, Nancy and Beverly. He is survived by his sister Carol, Son Brett (Teresa) Ready, Daughters Charla Cain, Mary (Robbie) Clifton, Lora (Larry) Chism, and Angela Clifton. Grandchildren, Shaeleen Ready, Hank Ready, Nicholas Nolen, Nathan Nolen, Jen Quillinan, Richard Clifton, Jed Chism, Kyra Montana, and Kyree Montana. Also, many great-grandchildren.

The Family would like to thank all of Dad's friends and extended Family, Bruce Brazill, Duane Brazill, Mary Brazill, Patty Tyrell, Wynn Pippi,n and so many others. Special Thanks to his best friend and caretaker, Mikey (Kevin) Bennett, the Nurses and Staff at the V.A. in Billings, Montana. We cannot express enough how much we appreciate your dedication to our father. 

Memorial Services for Bill and June Clifton will be held Sept. 26, 2025, at 12pm, at the Yellowstone National Cemetery, Laurel, Montana. 

Please join his family for a luncheon immediately after the services at The Meadowlark Brewing Company at 3970 Pierce Pkwy, Billings, MT.