Clifford D. Corson
Clifford D. Corson, 71, of West Plains, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 28, 2014, at Ozarks Medical Center after a brief illness.
Mr. Corson was born November 6, 1943, at Metropolis, Illinois, to William Corson and Virginia Phillips Corson Hanner. After high school he attended Southern Illinois University. Mr. Corson was a veteran, having served with the United States Army. He was a life member of Am Vets Post 98, West Plains, Missouri and the American Legion Post 621, West Des Moines, Iowa. He enjoyed golf, chess and was an avid cribbage player. His greatest love besides his family was his horses and trail riding. He enjoyed riding every chance he could get.
He is survived by his wife, Marcia “Midge” Corson, of the family home; three sons, David Corson, wife, Michelle, Altoona, Iowa, Russell Corson and Clifford Alan Corson, both of Urbandale, Iowa; two granddaughters, Pamela Corson, Miami, Florida and Chelsea Corson, Altoona, Iowa; one brother, Robert Corson, Golconda, Illinois; one sister, Linda Yuengal, Belleville, Illinois; and one much respected and loved friend, Tom Niles.
His parents, beloved stepmother, Mary Corson, two sisters, Sandra Sue Corson and Beverly Corson Wilson and much loved brother-in-law, John Wilson, precede him in death.
In accordance with Clifford’s wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service and his remains will be scattered on the horse trails of Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois. Arrangements under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Lynn
September 30, 2014 @ 1:34 am
My deepest condolences. Cliff was a wonderful guy and will be greatly missed. I am proud to have known him.
Rinky Barnes
September 30, 2014 @ 6:06 am
Cliff was a corker he was always having fun with everyone, I’ll not ever be in the vets that I won’t think of him and me giving each other a bad time. He got a kick out of me and my
stories about 1 testicle. He’ll be missed a lot and remembered a greatly.
Blaine & Debbie Stevens
September 30, 2014 @ 6:37 am
I offer my sincere condolences to Midge and the Corson family at this time of loss. Cliff was a great friend and inspiration to me as a fellow veteran and life member of AMVETS Post 98. Cliff’s booming voice and piercing laughter made it known to all when he was present, and still echos in my mind. Rest in peace my friend.
Jim & Carolyn Hankins
October 2, 2014 @ 11:30 am
Dear Midge our hearts go out to you and your family. Sending prayers your way asking God to put his hand on all of you to give you peace. Cliff will sure be missed by all his friends. May he Rest In Peace. Asking the Lord Jesus Christ to help you through this troubled time. Your friends Jim and Carolyn Hankins.
Jim and Carolyn Hankins
October 2, 2014 @ 11:39 am
Dear Midge hoping that God will put his hand on you and all your family to help you through this troubled time. Bingo will never be the same, he will be missed by all who knew him. We hope he will Rest In Peace. He will forever be in all of his friends minds. I know Jim and I will forever think of him when anyone talks about horses and trail riding. May your family find peace in knowing he is now riding the trail that lasts forever with that wonderful smile and laughing each furlong of the way. Your friends Jim and Carolyn Hankins.
Sue Testen
October 13, 2014 @ 11:23 am
Midge……sorry for you loss….
Worked with Cliff in Raleigh and fondly remember him….
Sue Testen