Milford Clippard

Milford Clippard, 88, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at Saint Francis Medical Center.

He was born March 4, 1929, in Cape Girardeau to Ennis L. and Mary Belle Williams Clippard. He and Frankie Reed Clippard were married June 21, 1972, at Cape Girardeau.

Milford loved Florida with the beautiful beaches. He was a big NASCAR fan.

He was also a big Harley man, and loved riding his bike with his wife, Frankie. He had been a machinist in shoe manufacturing before retiring, and was an avid fisherman.

He was of the Catholic faith.

Survivors include his wife, Frankie Clippard of Cape Girardeau; brother, Richard Clippard of Columbus, Ohio; and two sisters, Mary Ann Sarro of Forest Hills, New York, and Joellen Haas of Cape Girardeau.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Friends may call from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Friday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Bobby Manso officiating. Burial will be at Cape County Memorial Park and Mausoleum in Cape Girardeau.

Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.