Mr. William Harrison Clifton

November 8, 1949 - April 24, 2020

William Harrison Clifton, age 70, of Sykesville, MD, formerly of New Cumberland, PA passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020, at Carroll Hospice's Dove House, Westminster, MD. Born November 8, 1949, in Owen County, KY he was the son of the late Clarence Clifton and Nora McCain Clifton. He was the husband of the late Linda Richardson Clifton who passed away in November of 2018. Bill retired as a conservationist with the USDA. He was honorably discharged from the US Army in 1970 after serving in Vietnam. He spent much of his life taking nature pictures, many of which won awards and many more of which adorn the walls of his family's homes. He loved bird watching and all things about nature - from easily naming every kind of bug and plant to exploring the country over months of travel with his wife and dog in their RV. He is survived by his two sons, William Clifton, II of Carlisle, and David Clifton and his wife Amanda; his grandchildren Logan, Samuel, Kahlan and Nicholas; brother Clarence Clifton, Jr. and sister Anna New. Services and interment will be private. Those desiring may make make memorial donations to the Vietnam Veterans of America at VVA.org or Carroll Hospice at https://www.carrollhospice.org/make-a-gift. Online condolences may be offered at www.haightfuneralhome.com