Clifford "Cliff" Eugene Gale

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home
519 N. Spring Street
Harrison, AR  72601
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
5 to 7 PM
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
Christian Life Center
1225 West Stephenson
Harrison, AR  72601
Thursday, April 4, 2013
10 AM
Cemetery
White Church Cemetery
Highway 206
Harrison, AR  72601
Memorial Contributions
Christian Life Center
1225 West Stephenson
Harrison, AR  72601


Hospice of the Hills House
Hospice of the Hills House
901 E. Sherman
Harrison, AR  72601
Clifford "Cliff" Eugene Gale

of Harrison, AR

May 3, 1934 - March 31, 2013

Cliff, A.K.A. ''Papa,'' ''The Judge'' Gale, went to be with his Savior on Resurrection Day, March 31, 2013. Cliff was born on May 3, 1934, at Baxter Springs, Kansas, the son of Rev. Thomas Edward and Ruby (Horton) Gale.

While many knew him from his early days as a minister, to many more, he was Boone Co. Assessor and Boone Co. Judge. Cliff enjoyed his time playing with his grandchildren and teaching them about the great outdoors. Cliff loved life, camping, hunting, four wheeling, fishing and telling tall tales around the campfire.

His contagious smile and demeanor will be missed by many.

Cliff was a founding member and served on the building committee of the Christian Life Center where he continued to serve as a board member. He had been a pastor at Lonoke, AR and Vivian, LA; Vicksburg, MS; and Benton, AR. Cliff served as Youth Superintendent for the State Pentecostal Church and Foreign Missionary Director for the United Pentecostal Church. Cliff was recognized as an Honorary Colonel of the Arkansas State Police and had served on several local boards including Red Cross, Salvation Army, RSVP and the Noon Lions Club.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Shirley (Watkins) Gale; one son and daughter-in-law Dennis and Teresa Gale; six grandchildren, Robbie and Missy Gale, Becca Gale, Amanda Howard, Jerrod and Kristie Carlton, three great-grandchildren, Malachi Gale, Kai Logan Gale, and Mykenzie Carlton; one sister and brother-in-law, Ella Fern and Clifford Belanger; numerous nieces, nephews, and many friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, and five brothers and sisters.

Visitation was Wednesday, April 3, 2013, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.

Funeral Services was Thursday at Christian Life Center, 1225 W. Stephenson Harrison, AR. with burial in White Church Cemetery following the services.

We would like to give an honorable mention to the following people for the superb care they have given Cliff over the past several years which extended the quality and enjoyment of his life. Dr. Charles Klepper, Dr. Kelvin VanOsdel, Dr. John Hawkins, Dr. Eli Denney, Wendy Heilman APN and the staff of the Hospice House.



The family requests that donations be made in lieu of flowers to one of the following: Christian Life Center, 1225 West Stephenson, Harrison, AR 72601
or Hospice of the Hills House, 901 E. Sherman, Harrison, AR 72601




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19 Condolence(s)
Dalah
Chandler, AZ
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Friday, April 5, 2013

Cliff was a good friend of my Dad. Cliff helped make a difference in Harrison. He will be missed by those that knew him...family is in our thoughts and prayers...Dalah (Hunt) Elijah...Daughter of Stan Hunt

paul and mary frances richardson
benton, AR
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Friday, April 5, 2013

we were so saden to hear about bro.gale. we had known him most of our lives. he was our pastor in benton for years. he wont be forgotten. no more pain and sorrow. the lord promises that. love yall and will pray for yall. paul richardson

Regina Smith
Harrison, AR
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Thursday, April 4, 2013

Sis. Shirley and family,
Sure was saddened to hear of Bro. Clifford's passing. I remember him loosing his teeth many times and catching them, and going on as if nothing had happened. I really enjoyed it when he lead service and brought out all sorts of props to help make his point memorable. You never knew what he would be pulling out.
Love you guys and think of you often. I will always cherish the memories of the many services we were in together. Can't wait until we see Cliff in Heaven some day!
Love,
Gerald, Regina, Daniel, Brianna and Rozalee Smith

Betty Martin
Harrison, AR
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Thursday, April 4, 2013

Ella Fern:
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know what it is like to loose a sibling. But God knows best. Praying for you.
Betty Martin

Betty Martin
Harrison, AR
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Thursday, April 4, 2013

Ella Fern:
I am sorry to hear of your loss. I know what it is like to loose a sibling. But God knows best. Praying for you.
Betty Martin

Jim & Becky Kirkland
Harrison, AR
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Thursday, April 4, 2013

Praying for you all.

Denzil & Pat Smith
OMAHA, AR
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Dear Sis Gale, Dennis and family,
We just want you to know how very much we loved Bro Gale. The smile that he always had on HIS face put a smile on OUR face. Our loss is definitely Heaven's gain. May God Bless you and give you Peace that only He can. We love you all.

Kathy Conway
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

So sorry Dennis and Family for the Loss of your Father Mr. Cliff. He was a great man and loved life. He is at peace now and will be greatly missed.

Rock and Debbie Reed
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

Dennis, your Dad shared his humor and kindness with us many times. We are blessed to have known him. Our prayers are with you and your family.

Shirley Richesin
Harrison, AR
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Wednesday, April 3, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss; our thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow.

DEBBIE VILLINES
HARRISON, AR
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

DENNIS & FAMILY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. MAY GOD GIVE YOU COMFORT & PEACE. THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU.

Frank& Glenna Friemel
Benton, AR
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Dennis,Teresa & family, so sorry for your loss. You are in our prayers. Frank & Glenna

Shorty and Lillie
Laurel, MS
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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Rest in peace, my dear friend.

GRACE BLYTHE
st. joe,, AR
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Monday, April 1, 2013

my sympathy goes out to the family in the loss of your loved one. had known the gales for many years,and know clifford will be missed for yrs. to come.

grace

June Grinder
,
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Monday, April 1, 2013

Sorry to hear about Cliff. Had know him since he was a little boy. Grear friend, he will be missed. Prayers for you all during this difficult time
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Kathy Smith
Harrison,
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Monday, April 1, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about Bro. Clifford , he was a wonderful caring man, he always had a smile when we would see him. A very dedicated man of God, he will be missed by so many people and remembered for the Christian life he lived. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We love you Bro. Clifford.

Carl &Kathy Smith

Mary Carter
Harrison, AR
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Monday, April 1, 2013

So sorry to hear of Cliffords passing, may God be you, Shirley, and family. Love to you all !

Greg & Judy Kay Harris
Harrison, AR
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Sunday, March 31, 2013

We will miss you. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gale family.

Jane Bueg
Harrison, AR
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Sunday, March 31, 2013

Dennis,

Please accept my sympathy in the loss of your father.