Goodbye Cliff

My Friend, Cliff, from American Express died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Oct 7, while I was in NYC. One of my dear friends at American Express called me in NYC to let me know, so I didn't come back home and work unprepared.

There will be many of us who will miss you !! May you be at rest.


Clifton Clayton Bailey

GREENSBORO — Clifton Clayton Bailey, 39, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 7, 2008.

Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, at the Greensboro Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, located at 3719 Pinetop Road, Greensboro, N.C., with burial to follow at Westminster Gardens.

He was born on March 7, 1969, in Greensboro, N.C., at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. He graduated from Southeast high School in 1987 and attended Brigham Young University. He was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He worked at American Express since June of 1989 and was currently an Employee Engagement Leader.

He loved life and lived it fully. He was a warm, generous, kindhearted person who never met a stranger. He had a great sense of humor and a wonderful gift for making people laugh and telling great stories. Always the jokester, he loved playing practical jokes. April Fool's Day and Halloween were always stressful times for his family, friends and co-workers.

Cliff was a dear son, brother, grandson and friend. He will always be our funny, sweet Cliff, our very own "super" hero, much loved and greatly missed.

Cliff was preceded in death by his grandmother, Louise Bailey, grandfathers, Ray L. Clifton and Clyde Clayton Bailey, Sr., and uncle, Carl E. Bailey.

Those left to cherish all the wonderful memories are his father and mother, Clyde and Brenda Bailey; sister, Kristin Burns; maternal grandmother, Sallie Mae Clifton; his godson, Brodie Aaron Syphers; aunt, Sherry Bailey; cousins, Shannon and Autumn; his work family at American Express and his many wonderful friends.

We would like to express our thanks to Cliff's special friends at American Express, Annette, Cassandra, Raquel and Wendy, who have been so generous with their time and efforts and have been so supportive during this difficult time. Also, many thanks to Cliff's friends who have been such a comfort.

A gathering to celebrate Cliff's life will take place from 6 until 8 :30 p.m. on Monday, October 13, at George Brothers Funeral Service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at 3719 Pinetop Road, Greensboro, NC 27410, or to the charity of one's choice.

As listed in the Greensboro News and Record, Oct 12, 2008