Clifford Dale Needels

Clifford Dale Needels was born in Winona, Mo on February 15, 1952 to John Culp Needels and Sarah Irene (Rood) Needels. Clifford left for his heavenly home on December 8, 2022 at his home in Winona with his children by his side. Clifford married Betty Jean Roberts on August 29, 1970. To this union six children were born, Dayla, Gayla, Angela, Valerie, Jonathan, and Bob. Clifford was preceded in death by his wife Betty, father John, mother Irene, sister Darlene Valencia, an infant brother James and great granddaughter Jaycee Iler. He is survived by daughter Dayla Needels (Harley Grubb) of Van Buren, Mo, Gayla Phipps (Larry) of Winona, Mo, Angela Needels (Ron McQuerry) of Eminence, Mo, Valerie Schulz (Kenny) of Winona, Mo, Jonathan Needels (Tanya) of Winona, Mo, Bob Needels (Susie) of Winona, Mo, broth- er Don Needels of Winona, Mo, sister Zella Price (Bud) of Winona, Mo, Sister Ruth Neal (Don) of Udall, Mo. Nineteen grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren. Clifford took much pride in his family and being a great provider for them. Clifford had a special soul, never meeting a stranger. He could talk to someone he had just met for hours, as if he had known them his whole life. The stories he could tell were endless, he knew just a little about anything and everything. No lie, he really did. If you needed directions, Clifford was your man. He could tell you exactly how to get there and the best way to get there, which he did many times for his kids and their spouses and his grandkids.. He was always willing to lend a hand to anyone, always just a phone call away. One of Clifford's favorite past times was exploring and history, this past time he handed down to his children and many of his grandchildren. He wore many hats throughout his life, with being a truck driver his favorite, which he had done for over thirty years until his retirement this past year. Clifford will be terribly missed by all who knew and loved him, there will forever be a hole in the lives of his children, their spouses and his grandchildren's lives. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday December 15, at the Assembly of God Church, Winona, Missouri, with Bro. Vic Elliot officiating, reading of the Obituary by brother in- law and close friend Jim Barnes. Visitation will be Wednesday , December 14, 2022 at Yarber Mortuary in Winona, Missouri from 6-8 p.m. Interment will be in the Mt. Zion Cemetery, Winona, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.