Seaman (Ret) Rev. Guy Clifford Moreland

Rev. Guy Clifford Moreland went home to be with Jesus at 3:25 a.m., Monday, June 28, 2010 in the Sunset Village of the Ozarks of St. Robert, Missouri at the age of 78 years, 7 months and 4 days. Cliff, as he was known to his family and friends, was born November 24, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri where he grew up and attended school. He was the son of the late Guy Boley and Olive Mildred (Maynard) Moreland. On January 9, 1951, Cliff was called to service for the United States Navy and served his country faithfully until his medical retirement on April 1, 1957. He served on the USS New Jersey and served during the Korean War. For his faithful service he was awarded the Korean Service Medal, Korean Service Ribbon and the United Nations Service Medal. He was always proud that he served his country. On December 22, 1951, Cliff married the love of his life, Violet Lovene Carter in St. Louis, Missouri. They shared over 56 years of marriage together and were blessed with six children: Sherry Paulette (who died as an infant), Cynthia, Guy Steven, Mary, Pamela and Ronda. Clifford loved Violet and was always grateful for her part in helping him deal with his rare blood disease. Violet preceded him in death on August 9, 2008. After leaving the Navy, Cliff worked for the majority of his years as an auto body mechanic. He did everything from welding to putting a motor back together to putting the final coat of paint on the vehicle. He did work on not just cars, but also on 18 wheelers. In 1975, Cliff became an ordained Pentecostal minister and the greatest joy of his life was preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. He enjoyed singing and listening to gospel music. His favorite song was “God Put A Rainbow in the Clouds”. In his spare time, Cliff liked to watch old war movies and enjoyed building a birdhouse for Violet so she could watch all the birds feeding at their home. After moving to Missouri in 1996, he and Violet became members of the Apostolic Faith Pentecostal Church in Waynesville. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge and his home lodge was in Pittsburg, Kansas. Most importantly, Cliff was a very loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved him. Cliff leaves to cherish his memory five children: Cindy Alderton, Lee’s Summit, Guy Steven Moreland (Laura), Newton, KS, Mary Hathaway, Lake City, FL, Pam Diggs (R.C.), Carthage and Ronda Moreland, St. Robert; eight grandchildren: David and Mark Alderton, Margaret Smith, Justin Diggs, Angela Page, Kimberly Hathaway and Brianne and Matthew Moreland; nine great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, wife and infant daughter, Cliff was preceded in death by one sister: Shirley and one half-brother: Edward. Funeral services were held at 6:00 P.M. Thursday, July 1, 2010 in the Apostolic Faith Pentecostal Church with Pastor Russell Smith and Rev. Rick Sapp officiating. The song “Royal Telephone” was played and the congregation sang “Amazing Grace”, “God Put A Rainbow in the Clouds”, and “I’ll Fly Away”. Serving as escorts were R.C. Diggs, Steven Moreland, Matthew Moreland, Justin Diggs, Rick Sapp, David Alderton and Mark Alderton. Graveside services with military honors were held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, July 2, 2010 in the Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. Military honors were provided by the United States Navy. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Cliff Moreland to the Alzheimer’s Association and may be left at the funeral home.

Seaman (Ret) Rev. Guy Clifford Moreland

November 24, 1931 - June 28, 2010