Charles Clifford “Cliff” Carver age 92 of Troy, passed away July 17, 2016 at his residence. He was born January 21, 1924 in Portsmouth to the late James and Ruth (Crabtree) Carver.

He is survived by 4 sons and daughters-in-law: Gary Stewart of Troy, Charles Carver, Jr. and wife Michele of Sayer, PA, Richard and Bridget Carver of Beavercreek, and Douglas Carver of Troy; daughter and son-in-law Judy and Craig Thuma of Troy; 3 brothers: Glenn Carver of Hillsboro, James Carver, Jr. of Portsmouth, and Dale Carver of Lucasville; as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

Cliff was preceded in death by wives Hilda Iliene Carver, who passed away in 1961 and JoAnn Stewart, who passed away October 26, 2012; 2 brothers: Oliver and Warren Carver; sister Joan; grandchildren Heidi and Dwayne Thuma;
and sister-in-law Jenny Carver.

He was a US Army Veteran of WWII, and a member of Troy Eagles #971, Redman Lodge #222, American Legion Post #43, VFW Post #5436, and Amvets Post #88. Cliff retired in 1981 from General Motors in Dayton after 34 years of service in the Maintenance Department. He loved to fish, and loved all sports.

A funeral service will be held 11:30AM Friday July 22, 2016 at Fisher-Cheney Funeral Home, Troy with Craig Thuma officiating. Visitation will be 9:30-11:30AM prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be in Forest Hills Memorial Gardens in Tipp City with Military Honors at the graveside by the Veteran’s Memorial Honor Guard of Troy. A celebration of Cliff’s life will be held 2:30PM on Friday at the Redman’s Picnic Grounds. 

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