Clifford Daniels

(From Ozark Funeral Home)

Clifford Wayne Daniels, of Anderson, Missouri, was born on January 30, 1946, in Laredo, Missouri to Morris and Catherine Daniels. He entered Heaven’s Gate at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri on February 14, 2025, at the age of 79 years old.

Clifford was Salutatorian of his class and earned a scholarship to play basketball at Trenton Junior College. Following Trenton Junior College, he attended Warrensburg Central Missouri State College. Soon after college, Clifford was united in marriage to Janice Sue Laffey on February 25, 1967. To this union two children were born, Scott and Eric.

After separation to Janice, he was united in marriage to Tabitha Linton. To this union one child was born, Casey.

Several years later, Clifford met Cindy Snow. After many night rides along Indian Creek, Cliff asked Cindy to marry him. They were married on February 27, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents; Grandparents; Aunts & Uncles; Other family and friends.

Clifford was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He had a love for farming, working, helping others, and hanging out with new and old friends. Clifford bought his first farm in Laredo, MO and raised soybeans, corn, wheat and livestock. He farmed for many years before moving to Cleora, OK to start farming sweet corn. After seven years, he bought a farm in Anderson, MO where he would continue farming sweet corn and developing two businesses “Daniels Sweet Corn” and “The Daniels Woodlot”, these were highly respected and reputable businesses. With the help of his wife and family, Cliff was able to meet new friends and continue to do what he loved most—Work. Both businesses operated successfully for over 25 years.

Clifford always enjoyed a drink and a visit from family and friends where he could tell a joke or reminisce about the past. He never met a stranger and welcomed everyone to the farm and into his life. One of the things he loved the most was taking an evening ride to the rapids and listening to music with his loving wife Cindy and his best friend Bear.

He is survived by his wife Cindy and her son Brian (Ruth), brother Charlie Daniels (Jeanne) of Buffalo Springs, TX; Ex-Wife Janice Daniels of Fremont, MO; son Scott Daniels (Lisa) of Anderson, MO; son Eric Daniels (Michelle) of Fremont, MO; son Casey Daniels (Latasha) of Anderson, MO; Four grandchildren, Amber Lopez (Jose), Jade Daniels, Riley Daniels and Mackayn Daniels (Alexis); Step-grandchildren, Kody Layton, Will Layton, John Layton (Leah), Luke Walker, Aalieah Watson and Allison Watson, Harper Bockman and Hattie Bockman; great-grandchildren, Joel Terrell, Eleanor, Ciarah, Cayden, Logan, and Avery Lopez, Baylen Daniels, James, Braiden, and Alyssa Jackson, July, Kaiden, Sophie and Kayleigh Layton, loving nieces, nephews and a host of other relatives and friends.

Clifford will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him, he was the absolute kindest and most generous soul. Our loss is Heaven’s gain.







If you ever had the chance to visit with Cliff, you would know his favorite book of the Bible was Proverbs, his favorite poem was “Myself” by Edgar Albert Guest, his favorite hobby was work, and his favorite scripture was “Cast your bread upon the waters, and it shall return after many days”- Ecclesiastes 11:1.

The family will receive friends on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the Anderson Chapel of Ozark Funeral Home from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Graveside services are 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Anderson Cemetery with Mark Phillips officiating. Those honoring his life by serving as pallbearers are Scott Daniels, Eric Daniels, Casey Daniels, Joel Terrell, Kody Layton, Will Layton, John Layton and Mackayn Daniels. In lieu of flowers memorials are being directed to Tunnel to Towers c/o the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care of Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.