Clifford Clair Howard Jr.

Clifford Clair Howard Jr., 46 of Adamsburg passed away peacefully at Canterbury Place Hospice Center on January 22, 2026 after a brief , courageous, and aggressive battle with cancer.  He was born in Jeannette on April 23, 1979 to Clifford Clair Howard Sr. and Charmane Lynn (Bibel) Morrison.  Cliff was a man with a huge heart for his family and friends, a deep affection for animals, and always up for a good time.  He traveled all over the east coast, operating his ride The Octopus as a carnival worker for over 10 years. A job and lifestyle as unique as Cliff, he was a regular at the Big Butler Fair and Fayette and Cambria County fairs every summer.  When he was not traveling Cliff found a love for Diamond Art, he could sit for hours focused and calm crafting his masterpiece.  A huge classic rock fan, Cliff knew the words to most every song of that era, and a smile will always be felt when Bob Seger’s classic Turn The Page is played, his favorite. Clifford is survived by his cherished mother Charmane Morrison & and father Clifford Howard Sr. (Teresa); “second Mom” as Cliff affectionately called his step-mom Jodie Buccilli; children Alexis Myers and Calvin Howard; sisters Brandy Howard and Taira Howard; brother Nathan Howard; and many cousins, friends, and his beloved pittbull LadyBug. Per Cliff’s wishes all funeral services will be private and entrusted to ASHLEY D. X. NYE CREMATION CARE & FUNERAL HOME INC.  In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation on behalf of Cliff to his family.  Please visit our tribute wall at www.nyefuneralhome.com to leave a condolence or share a memory of Clifford.

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