Eli Clifford

Eli Charles Clifford, Sr. was born June 17, 1949 in Pine Ridge, SD to Robert S. Clifford, Sr. and Geraldine (Swallow) Clifford. Eli passed away on April 17, 2016 in Manderson, SD. Eli is survived by his sons, Corey Clifford, Sr. of Rapid City, SD and Eli Clifford, Jr. of Pine Ridge, SD; daughters, Julia Clifford of Pine Ridge, SD; brothers, Donald Clifford of Manderson, SD and Leonard Clifford of Pine Ridge, SD; sisters, Sister Geraldine Clifford and Rose Palmier both of Manderson, SD; grandchildren, Corey Clifford, Jr., Christopher “CW” Clifford, Meadow Clifford, Tessa Clifford, Natalia Clifford, and Ava Clifford; significant other, Diane Jealous of Manderson, SD and numerous nieces and nephews. Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 5:00 PM, Sunday, April 24, 2016 at the Billy Mills Hall in Pine Ridge, SD with Rosary services starting at 7:00PM Mass of Christian Burial: 10:00 AM, Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Billy Mills Hall in Pine Ridge, SD Officiating: Father Peter Klink, S.J. and Mr. Charles McGaa Burial Services: 3:00 PM, Monday, April 25, 2016 at the Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, SD Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD