Clifton Donnel King, 60, was born December 12, 1957 to the parents of Woodrow and Ruth Collins King in Kansas City, Missouri. Clifton departed this earth on January 19, 2018. Based on his belief and faith, he is at home and at rest with God. He was preceded in death by his parents Woodrow and Ruth King, brother Woodrow King Jr., and two sisters Alma Jefferson and Gladys Lane.

Clifton attended Kansas City, Missouri schools and later served in the United States Army.

He married Donna L. King on October 15, 1988. They had no natural children, but cared for and raised William Bradley, Sr. and later adopted William Bradley-King, Jr. and Miracle Bradley-King.

Clifton worked as a sheet metal worker with Sheet Metal Workers Union, Local #2 for over twenty years. He later worked for Jackson County Parks and Recreation until an illness.

Clifton had a strong faith and trust in God and was an avid bible reader and scholar. He loved horses and fishing. Clifton had a horse farm and participated in raising horses, horseback riding and horse breeding. He was always willing to help family and friends.

He is survived by his wife of twenty-nine years Donna King; children William and Miracle Bradley-King; sister Willa Ellison (Johnnie) and a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives. He will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral services Friday, February 2, 11:30 a.m. at Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Interment Missouri State Veteran's Cemetery. Visitation 10:00-11:30 a.m. at the chapel. Services conducted by Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors. Condolences may be shared on our website.