Kenneth Earl Clift

Memorial services for Kenneth Earl Clift, of Swink, Okla., were held Sept. 5, 2025 at Miller & Miller Funeral Chapel in Valliant.

Kenneth Earl Clift gained his wings on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025 at his home surrounded by family, at the age of 75. He was born on Feb.y 21, 1950 to Gordan Tillman and Thelma (Matlock) Clift. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Marvin Clift and Robert Clift; sisters: Zelma “Mae” Hutson, Pearl Snuggs, Shirley Akins and Louise Parks; daughter, Mindy Simmons; brothers-in-law: Jack Hudson, Sid Snuggs, Monroe Akins and Eddie Cooper and sisters-inlaw: Jacquelyn Hargess, Bonnie Clift, Theresa Clift and Linda Sarver.

Kenneth grew up in Cement, Okla., attending Cement Public School where he graduated in 1968. After high school he worked at a variety of jobs including wheat harvest, oil field, welding, sawmill, bus driver and janitor. In 1984 Kenneth moved to Swink and married his true love, Debra Cooper on March 22, 1985. Kenneth loved to hunt and fish but his favorite past time was always baseball. He coached several years for the Fort Towson and Rattan Summer Youth Programs, where he was fondly thought of by those who played. He never missed an opportunity to play ball himself, even with the family last Easter. He was a valued member of the Swink Volunteer Fire Department for several years. In March of 2014, Kenneth retired from Lane Frost Health and Rehab where he worked as a driver and in maintenance. Kenneth was always helping his family and neighbors, and he loved spending time with his kids and grandkids. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Debra of the home; daughter, Stephanie Speers and husband, Ditto; sons: Steven Clift and wife, Paloma, Kevin Clift, Drew Clift and wife, Brittney, Chad Clift, BJ Simmons, Kasey Clift, Karey Clift and wife, Kimberly; grandchildren: Melynda Speers, Logan Clift, Makya Clift, Jesse Clift, Kenlie Clift, Brooklyn Clift, Jaxon Holleman and Riley Rose Clift; brothers: Dale, Arthur and Willie Clift; brothers-in-law: Raymond Parks, Ricky Cooper and Art Sarver; sistersin- law: Julie Clift, Donna Freeman and Barbara Trapp; special cousin and friend, Wayne White, along with multiple nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Services were under the direction of Miller & Miller Funeral Home.

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