Clifford Alan McLemore

November 5, 1973 - June 17, 2020

Clifford Alan McLemore “Cliff”, 46, of Indian Trail, NC, passed away at his home on June 17, 2020, with is family at his side. Cliff passed away from cancer, a battle he fought strong and hard and with strong faith. Cliff was born in Charlotte, NC, on November 5, 1973, the son of Rick and Janet Whisnant McLemore. Cliff was always a playful and happy child which led into his adult life. He never met a stranger and loved to learn all about them in conversation. Cliff loved to make people laugh and get a reaction out of them, so we considered him a big jokester. Cliff graduated from Independence High School in 1992, the top of his class with honors. Cliff was very smart and loved to learn and grow, which is why he decided to go to Liberty University. Once again, Cliff raised the bar and didn’t just graduate, but got his Bachelors in Science, in Biblical and Theological Studies. He graduated Summa Cum Laude. He was also a member of the Mint Hill Lodge 742 and Oasis Shrine of Charlotte. Cliff always had a passion for helping others, so he became a firefighter with the Mint Hill Fire Department. He served over 12 years with them voluntarily. Cliff had an amazing talent in welding. He could make anything and loved to do so for others. Handrails, beds, you name it, he could make it. Cliff was a strong Christian and loved his Heavenly Father dearly and devoted a lot of his time serving the Lord. Cliff’s goal was to serve in the ministry. Most of all, Cliff loved people. He loved to leave them with a laugh and his wit, humor and spark will be missed by all who were blessed to know him. He leaves behind his wife Becky Hartis McLemore, and three lovely children, Josh who is 17, Aubrey who is 10, and James who is 8; his father Rick (wife Barbara) McLemore; his mother Janet (husband Steve) Kiser; a sister Genea (husband Kevin) Scally, a step-sister Ashleigh Kiser; a step-sister Danielle (Rich Fox) Hochstetter; and step-brother Gregory (wife Angela) Hochstetter; his grandfather, Cliff Whisnant; parent-in-laws Jim and Wanda Hartis, and a sister-in-law Jennifer Lytton. Cliff is further survived by 4 nieces, 4 nephews, and numerous aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and an aunt, Lisa. Cliff’s family has given the family of Lowe-Neddo Funeral Home the privilege of caring for him and for them.