John Michael Clifton

John Michael Clifton, passed away on January 6, 2023 at the age of 70. John Michael was a loving brother, Uncle, great Uncle, and extraordinary person with all whom he had contact within the Middletown, Ohio community.

A graduate from Bishop Fenwick High School, he attended the University of Cincinnati, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy (corpsman). His occupational interest ranged from Roofing to being a paramedic for several years, with many years providing the best healthcare for his mother.

Throughout his life he had a deep love for music and was an accomplished musician playing with several different bands locally. John Michael was a true Cincinnati Reds baseball fan but enjoyed all sports. He was a lover of classic cars, gardening, reading books and was a Civil war history buff.

John Michael was preceded in death by his father, Paul E. Clifton Sr.; brother-in-law, Jeffery S. Hurwitz; sister, Julie A. Cremeans; brother, Paul E. Clifton Jr.; and his mother, Mary Rose Clifton.

He is survived by his sister, Jennifer C. Hurwitz; brother, Donald C. Clifton; niece, Lauren (Chris) Clifton Maloon and their children Jaxon Stevens, Brooklynn, Kathryn, Loralee, and Christopher Jr.; nephew, Zach M. Hurwitz, Adam (Annie) Clifton and their children Christian and Alexandra, and Nathan Braun; plus many other loving family, Bandmates, and friends.

A celebration of life will be on February 25th, 2023 from 2:00-5:00pm at Central Connections, 3907 Central Avenue, Middletown, OH  45044.

In lieu of flowers, please drink a Heineken and a shot of bourbon in his memory.