Clifton Baum's Obituary
Clifton H. Baum, 57, of rural Mt. Pulaski passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2012 in his home with his family at his side.
Clifton was born August 25, 1955 in Decatur, IL, the son of George and Jacqueline (Higar) Baum. He married Shirl Perry in 1980.
Clifton leaves behind his wife, Shirl Baum; daughters, Tammy Baum and fiancé James Williams of Decatur; Amy Wilson (Jeff) of Dalton City; grandchildren, Makayla Curce and Caden Curce of Dalton City; Jazzmine Williams of Decatur; father, George Baum; brother, Roger Baum; sisters, Karen Gibson and Becky Griteman; mother-in-law Joyce Ribley; many nieces and nephews; and many more friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his mother, grandparents, and a sister.
Services to celebrate Clifton's life will be 2 p.m. Thursday, September 6, 2012 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.
The family of Clifton Baum is being served by Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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