William Edward Cluff, also known as “Tiny” to so many, was as born June 19, 1954, in Sharon, Connecticut, and passed away unexpectedly on December 10, 2023, in Cleveland, Texas.
He was a hardworking man that loved his family and friends. He worked for over 20 years at Phelps Dodge Smelter in Playas, NM. Then worked another 20+ years at UTLX in Cleveland, TX. He was an amazing son, husband, brother, father, grandfather, uncle, friend… He will be missed by many.
William is preceded in death by his father, Herbert Carson Cluff, Jr., his mother, Norma Isnella Surdam (O’Dell), and stepfather, Calvin Charles O’Dell. Stepbrothers, Michael and Kim O’Dell, and stepsister, Leslie O’Dell (Zinke).
William is survived by his beautiful and loving wife of over 45 years, Doris Cluff (Sumrall). He is also survived by his three daughters, Brandy Turner and husband Ray of Sturgis, KY, Jasmine Farabee and husband Eduardo of New Ross, IN, Jamie Cluff, of Cleveland, TX and boyfriend Charles. He is survived by his two grandchildren, who had his heart, Isnella Aguilar and Cayden Cluff. He is also survived by his loving sister, Linda MacDonald and many other nieces, nephews, family members and friends.