Clifford Rudolph Dale, age 75, passed away May 28, 2024, in Smithfield. Born May 17, 1949, he was a son of the late Rudolph Dale and Eula Byrd Venable. He is preceded in death by his sister, Juanita Jackson

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 4, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Parrish Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Dale and Jonathan Solomon officiating. The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the service from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. A burial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on June 4, 2024, at Eastern Carolina Veteran's Cemetery in Goldsboro.

Surviving are his brothers, Thomas Dale of Selma and Faron Dale of Bartlett, Tennessee; sister, Freda Barbour of Clayton; and special friend, Theresa Dale. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and great nieces.

Flowers are appreciated or donations may be sent to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.