Clifton Maurice Holland

Clifton Maurice Holland, was born on Sunday, May 10, 1959, in Salisbury, Maryland, to Consdevella Dixon and the late Ralph C. Holland, Jr. Clifton was called to his eternal rest on Sunday, September 20, 2020. Clifton received his education in the Wicomico County School District, graduating from James M. Bennett High School, in Salisbury, Maryland, in 1977. He was an avid track star and holds records in the 440 and 880 relays. He also attended Del-Tech in Georgetown, Delaware, where he studied Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. Clifton worked at various poultry plants. He was also employed with the Cape Henlopen School District but, due to health issues, he had to resign after 10 years of service. Cliff was joined in holy matrimony to the love of his life, Cheryl Harris Maull, on May 9, 1992, sharing 28 years of marriage. During his teenage years, Clifton joined Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church, in Columbia, Delaware, under the leadership of Reverend T. Hackett. While there, he enjoyed singing in the choir. He later attended Christ's Church in Harbeson, Delaware, and sang with the Jones Gospel Singers under the leadership of the Reverend Martha Tankard. Clifton leaves to cherish his memories, his wife, Cheryl; his mother and pop, Consdevella Dixon (Rev. Walter, Sr.) of Dover, DE; four daughters, Carlisa Truitt and Shandra Purnell, both of Salisbury, MD, Shelley Waters-West (Lorenzo) of Seaford, DE and Whitney Maull of Charlotte, NC; two sons, Clifton Pettyjohn of Dover, DE and Donte Maull (Patricia) of Rehoboth Beach, DE; three brothers, Donregus Holland (Shelia) of Hurlock, MD, Lamont Roberts of Salisbury, MD and Walter Dixon, Jr. of Wilmington, DE; three sisters; Gwentina Jones (Theodore) of Camden, DE, Carol Hinson of Wilmington, DE and Carrie Berry of Fayettville, NC; three sisters-in-law, Sonia Johnson of Lewes, DE, Cynthia Harris of Bridgeville, DE and Barbara Hall of Clarksville, DE; three aunts, Irene Brown of Delmar, DE, Joyce Kelley (David) of Dagsboro, DE and Fran Giddins of Salisbury, MD; six grandsons, Jaden Correa, Nyren Jones, Gabriel West, Iysiah Maull, Antonio Johnson and Byron Johnson; four granddaughters, Gabrielle West, Victoria Maull, Dayana Maull and Giana Maull; along with a host of special nieces, nephews, god-children, family and friends.

Clifton Maurice Holland

May 10, 1959 - September 20, 2020