Col. Clifford D. Way Jr., USAF (RET)'s Obituary
Colonel Clifford Dewey Way, 88 of Dallas, Texas, passed away April 17, 2021. He was born on October 14, 1932 to Clifford and Norine Way in Englewood, NJ. Upon graduating from Syracuse University, he commissioned in the United States Air Force through AFROTC in 1954. Cliff was a proud member of the Scabbard & Blade Honorary Society. During his service, he was assigned to the Strategic Air Command, refueling tanker aircraft. He also continued his education graduating from the Army & Staff College, National Defense University, and attended Air War College seminars.
In 1959, Col Way transitioned to Reserve duty and took a position with Texas Instruments in Dallas. While in the Reserves, he became an instructor navigator, a Reserve Wing Procurement officer at Carswell Air Force Base, Senior Officer assigned to FEMA at the City of Dallas Emergency Office and the Dallas area Senior instructor for the National Defense University course. Cliff retired from Texas Instruments in 1997.
Cliff was highly active in his church, First Presbyterian Church, Richardson, TX, where he served on a number of committees, most recently a part of the “Sometimers” group that cared for the Church facilities. Until very recently, Cliff also served as the President of the Corporation of the Church. Cliff was a dedicated member of Military Order of the World Wars, previously holding the position of National Commander. As a MOWW member, Cliff was vested in the promotion of Youth Leadership Conferences, giving US high school students the chance to develop leadership skills via patriotic education.
Cliff enjoyed collecting Lionel Model Trains and was a member of a Hobby Train Collectors Club. He loved to run his trains at train shows in the Dallas area. He also was an avid Philatelist.
Cliff is survived by many Family Members, and numerous friends and associates.
A Graveside Service for family and friends will be held at Restland Funeral Home on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 2:00PM. The family requests all attendees wear masks and practice safe social distancing. In lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be given to the Cliff Way Memorial Fund at First Presbyterian Church of Richardson, PO Box 831985, Richardson, TX 75083
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