Clifford Middaugh

MIDDAUGH, CLIFFORD Clifford Middaugh, 73 of Waco, died Sunday, January 2, 2005 at a local nursing home, surrounded by his family. Services will be held at 11:30am Wednesday, January 5 at Waco Memorial Mausoleum Chapel with Chaplain Georgia Brady officiating. Entombment will follow at Waco Memorial Mausoleum. Visitation with the family will be from 6-8pm Tuesday, January 4 at Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey. Clifford was born November 17, 1931 in Coshocton, Ohio son of Charles E. and Hazel Middaugh. Clifford married Marjorie Petros Strickland May 4, 1966, she preceded him in death. Clifford will be missed by family and friends. His poetry is his legacy. Clifford is survived by daughter, Melody Middaugh of Waco; stepdaughters Mrs. Roger Mead Mary Jean of Waco and Mrs. Ray Smith Miriam of Ohio; five grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. A special thank you to the staff at Royal Manor. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fuzzy Friends Rescue, 6321 Airport Dr., Waco, TX 76708. Why I Write Poetry Why do I write poetry, People want to know. That’s the only way I have, To let my feelings show. I love to write poetry, About little girls and boys. And how they bring their parents, A million little joys. I write about everyone, When they do something bad. I write a lot of happy poems, A few of them are sad. Some day when I grow old, And I can no longer see. I’ll lay my pen and paper down, And say that’s it for me. Clifford E. Middaugh May 2004 The family invites you to leave a message or memory in our “Memorial Guestbook” at www.wilkirsonhatchbailey.com. WILKIRSON-HATCH-BAILEY