Born in Detroit, Michigan, on March 15, 1952, Donnie got to Texas as quick as he could. He loved life, people, and all that nature had to offer. From fishing the lakes & reservoirs of Texas, to hunting snakes and snaring coyotes; from shooting contests in the yard to drinking beer with his friends; from pulling practical jokes to telling tall tales, Donnie’s sense of humor and zest for life touched everyone he encountered. He gave 100% at every job he performed, regardless of extreme weather conditions and possible injury to himself. For 35 years, he worked as an OTR Tire man on heavy equipment. He also ran a tire business from his home, worked at Austin Powder, and drove a truck for Sandy Hill Redi-Mix. Donnie was a proud American, volunteering for the US Army at the age of 17, and serving in the 1st Cavalry Division during the Vietnam War. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, and served as Vice Commander at the former Chico VFW. Donnie was devoted to his wife, Lynne, and was extremely proud of his son, Cameron. In his last months of his life, he enjoyed the simple pleasures of friends, family and nature. Donnie was preceded in death by his brother, David Dean Clifton, and his faithful dog, Lucy. He is survived by his wife, Lynne Condon Clifton; son, Cameron Dale Clifton; parents, Helen and E.G. (Ted) Clifton; brother, Richard Clifton; sister, Nancy Harris and husband Jody, sister Janet Clifton; father and mother-in-law Robert and Dorothy Condon, brother-in-law Brian Condon, sister-in-law Carol Riley, nieces Jessica Underbrink and husband Rick, and Haley Riley; nephews Joshua Harris and Connor Riley, and more friends than can be counted. His spirit lives on in the hearts and memories of all.