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“My thoughts are with your dear family in the passing of your amazing father and husband. I got to meet him, briefly, but I learned he was a man of...Read More »
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“Uncle Clifford was loved by so many and blessed with a very loving family. Please know that you are all loved so dearly and are in our prayers for...Read More »
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Mr. Clifford Jones Deriso, 89, of Acworth, formerly of Albany, died Saturday, July 14, 2012.

His funeral service will be Tuesday 2 PM at Sherwood Baptist Church with interment in Leslie Cemetery, Leslie, GA. Mr. Ross Powell will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday 6 to 8 PM at Kimbrell-Stern Funeral Directors.

A native of Leslie, Mr. Deriso had lived in Albany since 1950 and was the co-owner and operator of Albany Propane. He was a member of Sherwood Baptist Church, American Legion Post 30, V.FW. Post 2785 and the Past President of the Woodman of the World. Mr. Deriso was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Martha Kate Owen Deriso; daughters, Phyllis Deriso Morrow, Anita Deriso Saunders (John); granddaughters, Erin Morrow, Shannon Saunders Shipta (Tim); great grandson, Tyler Shipta all of Acworth; brother Eugene Tallmadge Deriso, McAllen, TX.

Those desiring please make memorials to Mattie H. Marshall Center, c/o Magnolia Manor, 2001 S. Lee St, Americus, GA 31709 or Alzheimer's Association, www.act.alz.org/goto/erinmorrow.

You may sign the guestbook and share your thoughts with the family of Mr. Deriso by visiting Kimbrell-Stern's website at www.kimbrellstern.com.