Cliff Maker

John Clifford "Cliff" Earl Maker, age 80, passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2025. He was born December 25, 1944 in San Diego, CA to C.N. & Violet Maker. Cliff graduated from the University of South Florida and he was a proud USF Alumni. He was a Juvenile Probation Officer for the State of Florida. Cliff was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Bartow and the Bartow & Fort Meade Rotary Club. He also served on the Fort Meade Planning and Zoning Board. He is survived by his loving companion Arwyn W. Bland of Fort Meade, extended family Sharalyn Bouley & husband Kevin of Palm Bay, Richard LaDonne Bland, Jr. & wife Kathi of Marietta, GA. Memorial service will be 11:00 am Friday, March 28, 2025 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 390 E. Parker Street in Bartow, FL. Cliff loved bright colors, so in honor of Cliff please wear something colorful for his memorial service. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com