Clifford Daniel Spikes, 86, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at his residence in Raleigh. He was born in Nash County on January 4, 1927 to the late James Floyd Spikes and Flossie Spikes Jackson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Patterson Spikes; and brother, H.F. "Tommy" Spikes.
Clifford was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose generosity touch many lives, way beyond his immediate family. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time with his friends. Clifford never met a stranger. He was very active and loved nothing more than being on the go. If anyone mentioned going, he was the first one out the door! Clifford touched many lives and will be truly missed by all that knew him.
Left to cherish his memory, his daughter, Wanda S. Benson of Raleigh; son, Clifford Daniel Spikes, Jr. of Garner; grandchildren, Amber Spikes Eaton and husband, Eric, Trey Spikes, and Kathryn Raikes Benson; great-grandchild, Cooper Barnes Eaton; half-brother, Bobby Jackson and wife, Connie and sister-in-law, Charlotte Spikes both of Rocky Mount.
The family will receive friends Friday, August 16, 2013 at Englewood Presbyterian Church from 6:00-8:00pm. A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, August 17, 2013 at the church with Rev. Horace Ward and Dr. Rob Westlund officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Mount Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Englewood Presbyterian Church where Clifford was a faithful member for 50 years or the American Cancer Society.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 North Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Visitation
Englewood Presbyterian Church
100 S. Englewood Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Friday 8/16, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Englewood Presbyterian Church
100 S. Englewood Drive
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Saturday 8/17, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.
Hi my friend Wanda, Even though we knew his time was near to go to heaven and meet with mom, it is hard to loose one that was so very special to us. I am so glad that I got to meet your dad and he was a very handsome, wonderful and fun person. May God be with you and your lovely family at this time. LInda C. Johnson
Dear Wanda and Family Members, May peace be with you in the passing of your Father. Thinking of you during these difficult time. May God give you comfort to lessen the pain and fill your heart with joyful memories. With heartfelt sympathy, Dorothy McLean, Legislative Assistant
My Sweet ‘Killer’ how dear you will always be to my heart. You were so proud of your Scooter and your speed through the halls of the legislature. I never tired if hearing, do you know you are a beautiful woman You will never know how much I enjoyed our visits and loved hearing about your card games. Wanda and Kat, thank you for sharing Clifford with us. He was a bright light in those dim halls of the legislature. I will never forget him. I am blessed to have him touch my life. I am so very sad for your family. He took a piece of my heart with him. Love you all so very much! I pray you experience God’s comfort and His sustaining love. In His perfect love, Rhonda
Dear Wanda and Family, We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. I know how special he was to you and your daughter and much it meant to you to be able to care for him during his last days. I am praying for peace and comfort for you and your family. Continue to trust God amd know that He is always near during this time and will continue to hold you and the family close. Keep your head high for I know the labor and love that you poured out to your dad during his sickness and even though your heart is heavy, God will shine his light upon you! Deepest Sympathy, Anita Wilder Rep. H. M. Michaux Jr.
Clifford always had a smile to share. He will be missed by all who knew him. At the NC General Assembly he became everyone’s dad and brought a smile in everyones heart.. Always with a compliment, Clifford always noticed something a bright scarf, a new hair do, or anything he saw that pleased him. Unlike most men, he was free with his compliments and his affection. Clifford was blessed with a wonderful daughter who, to the end (or his new begining) was by his side. The only love greater than her love for her father was the love of her father for her. Nancy has been waiting for her sweetheart and now they are together again; two angels in heaven, reunited. Love to the entire family, and especially to Wanda; you are a wonderful woman and daughter. With love and God’s blessings Bev Slagle
Wanda and Danny, thinking of you and your families. I fondly remember your father. May God comfort you and give you peace. Jennifer Roberts White
BOBBY , I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS . MAY HE REST IN PEACE
I’m sorry for your loss! Surely Clifford will be missed! Even though I didn’t personally know Clifford, I know that losing a loved one in death is one of the hardest experiences we have to go through. During this time of sorrow, I enjoy sharing the comfort from God’s word the bible(2 Cor. 13-5)! Job asked in Job 1414, If an able-bodied man dies can he live again Will we see our loved ones again How does the Most High God(Ps. 8318) feel about our dead loved ones Job 1415 helps us to appreciate that, You(Jehovah) will call, and I myself shall answer you, for the work of his hands, you will have a yearning. Yes how wonderful to know that Jehovah our Creator has a strong desire to bring back to life those who have died! Yes one day Jesus by the power of his father Jehovah, will call out, just as he did in the account with Lazarus(John 11 40-44), to those in the memorial tombs, to be resurrected to life!-John 528, 29! What a wonderful time that will be! Yes during this time, death will be no more, no more crying, no more sickness, no more pain, the former things will have passed away, (Rev 214, 5.) We can have complete confidence in these promises, because Jehovah doesn’t lie-Titus 12! May your family have peace and comfort! Please feel free to email me [emailprotected]
Love was the reason for the ransom sacrifice, showing the great love that Jehovah & Jesus had for all of mankind. (John 316) What a wonderful gift we have been giving, to have the hope of seeing our loved ones once again. Death is the age-old enemy, we all meet as our journey end. It is never pleasant, when we loss someone we love. The pain at times, is so heart breaking, that our tears, keep on flowing. (Ps. 3418) Even the perfect man, JESUS CHRIST, Gave way to tears. So greatly grieved was he over the death of his friend, Lazarous. (John 1135) Without fear the way ahead
Wanda and Danny, I am so sorry to hear about your Daddy. Daddys have such a special place in our hearts, especially good ones like ours. They were the BEST. I know you will miss him and it will be hard, but know he is in a much better place and you will always have your memories. I will never forget how special he was to me and my family growing up and the nights I spent at your house. I think I was 8 or 9 years old. (long time ago) He had the first car phone I had ever had seen and I thought that was something else. Nobody I knew had one in those days. And I remember him buying us a milkshake at 900 at night. The night was still early for him. And then the special attention he gave me when I bought my house. He said ….you want a house SUGAR…..come see me. And we are still living in the house he had Danny built. He was always close making sure I got exactly what I wanted. I’ll never forget him talking me into a garbage disposal. I never had one growing up and he said Danny, get her a garbage disposal and I said no, no, I don’t need one. He said, yes you do out here in the country and I can’t tell you how glad I am that I got one. I use it everyday I think. And I laugh when I think about it too. He knew what I needed when I didn’t. I could go on and on. I just wanted you to know how special he was to me too. Take care and know I’ll be thinking about you both in the days ahead and pray that God will give you strength to move forward. Joan Lewis Outlaw