Colfax – Clifford Eugene Barclay, 77, passed away at 9:12am, September 4, 2016, at Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center, Normal.

His funeral will be at 11:00am, Wednesday, September 7 2016, at St. John's Lutheran Church, Anchor. Burial will be in Dawson Cemetery, Ellsworth.

Visitation will be held from 4-7:00pm, Tuesday, September 6, 2016 at Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Colfax.

Memorials may be made the Colfax Christian Church, Building Fund or Michael J. Fox Foundation.

Clifford was born September 1, 1939, in Stanford at the family homestead. His parents Clifford E. and Irene Pittman Barclay, Sr. loved him very much and helped to make him the fine person he was. His parents taught him the importance of good manners, proper dress, respect for others, hard work and a job well done.

His parents also gave him his faith, and he was a life-long member of the Colfax Christian Church.

He is survived by his loving wife Eleanor Bane. In their devoted partnership they enjoyed many wonderful times and weathered life's storms.

Also surviving are his two sons, Brad (Amy) Barclay of Stanford and Marc (Ann) Barclay of O'Fallon, MO. The boys and Eleanor anchored his life and gave him many proud and joyous moments. The boys looked to their dad as their role model and have raised their own children with the same high standards. His grandchildren are Elizabeth, Nicholas, Drew, and Nathan Barclay. He is survived by two loyal and loving brothers, Phillip (Susan) and Michael (Gretta) and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in by his parents and his sister, Beverly Sutter.

Clifford enjoyed hunting in the fall, fishing, golfing, playing poker, gin rummy with his family and friends, and a cold beer. He also enjoyed and cherished time with friends and family on the weekends and traveling throughout the United Sates.

Every Christmas, family would receive a wreath from Clifford's expert wood -crafting.

He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan.

Most of all, Clifford enjoyed the many activities of his grandchildren. If one of them was playing a sports game, he would be there. Clifford was fortunate enough to earn his living doing what he loved. He was a knowledgeable and respected farmer in the Colfax and Ellsworth area.