DARRYL P. CLIFTON--Nov. 25, 1960-Aug. 3, 2012

Mr. Clifton’s time with us was always going to be limited.  From an early age, he underwent multiple heart surgeries; however, he showed his true heart by how he chose to use the time given to him.  Put simply, Mr. Clifton did his best to help other people at all times. 

When he became the Scoutmaster of Troop 56, it had shrunk to three boys and was within months of losing its charter. Despite never participating in Scouting as a youth, he became a Scoutmaster and continued in the role for 25 years. 

Besides his dozens of Eagle Scouts, Mr. Clifton empowered others to serve. He recruited, trained, and mentored dozens of Assistant Scoutmasters and leaders, many of whom have stayed on with the Troop for years after their children had aged out, including two Silver Beaver recipients. About a dozen of his former Scouts served in leadership roles at the Troop-, District-, and Council-levels.

EAGLE SCOUTS

82 Eagle Scouts, including three Crossroads Eagle of the Year award winners and three Merle H. Miller award winners.

NOTABLE AWARDS & SERVICE

Silver Beaver, Friend of Eagle Award, 100 Centennial Scouts of Central Indiana, National Camporee Scoutmaster, National Scoutmaster Award of Merit, Urban Camporee Scoutmaster, Wood Badge, North Star District Red Hat, Indiana Canine Assistant Network, Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation, Governors Award for Excellence in Service

OBITUARY

Darryl P. Clifton 51, of Indianapolis, passed away August 3, 2012. He was born November 25, 1960, in Indianapolis, to Raymond L. and Shirley A. Goodman Clifton.

Darryl was a Scoutmaster for over 25 years and was honored with the Silver Beaver. He was a member of St. Gabriel Catholic Church and was employed with James Whitcomb Riley Children’s Hospital for over 20 years as a stress technician and most recently with Digirad Solutions.

Visitation was held Wednesday, August 8, 2012 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Fishers Castleton Chapel, 9900 Allisonville Rd., and Thursday, from 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at 11:00 a.m.

Darryl is survived by his father, Raymond L. Clifton; son, Eric Clifton; two brothers, David J. Clifton (John Eckel, life partner) and Dean A. Clifton (Regina); several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and his beloved Golden Retrievers, Scout and Rogan. His mother, Shirley A. Clifton and a brother, Douglas Clifton, preceded him in death. Published in the The Indianapolis Star on August 7, 2012