Clifford L. Kindle, 57, of Bellefontaine, OH formerly of Indian Lake, OH, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Ayden Healthcare of Belle Springs, Bellefontaine.
Clifford was born on June 6, 1964, in Lima, OH, a son of the late Jackie L. and Eula Mae Whitaker Kindle. He was also preceded in death by four siblings, Jackie Dean Kindle, Kenneth Joe Kindle, Cathy Kindle, and Rose Marie Kindle, and a step grandson, Alleister Dick.
Clifford married Diane Crawford on June 20, 2003, in Bellefontaine, and she survives. He is also survived by a daughter, Holly Kindle of Blackshear, GA, five stepchildren, April (Raymond) Smith of Nahunta, GA, Mary Ann (Kurt) Hillyard of Marysville, OH, Mike (Theresa) Crawford of Indiana, Eugene (Bertie) Dick and Heather Hysell, both of Bellefontaine, 24 grandchildren, one great grandson, close friends, Troy (Lisa) Fix, Cindy Crawford, and Larry Reams, and several nieces and nephews.
Clifford was a 1982 graduate of Waynesfield-Goshen School. He retired from AGC. Clifford was a member of Bellefontaine First United Methodist Church. He enjoyed working on cars, creating wood art, cooking, and watching WWE. He loved family BBQs and cookouts, and his canine companions, Shorty and Junior, and feline friend, Shallat. He will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
Reverend Bryan Meadows will begin funeral services, 7:00 pm, Saturday, February 19, 2022, at Shoffstall Funeral Home, 205 S. Main St., Lakeview, with visitation from 5-7. Memorial contributions may be given in Clifford’s memory to Bellefontaine First United Methodist Church.
Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview, OH. Condolences may be express at shoffstallfuneralhome.com.