Mr. Clifford Wayne McCarson, age 77, of McEwen, TN, departed this life May 16, 2022, at his home, surrounded by all of his children, siblings, loving wife of 55 years, and many loved ones. Clifford was a Heavy Equipment Operator for many years. He also ran a tug boat for TVA for 12 years. He loved to be in the outdoors, mostly he loved God and his family. Clifford was a true Godly gentleman. He was a member of Bethel Pentecostal Holiness Church in McEwen. He enjoyed vacationing with Norma, spending precious time with his family, and hunting. Visitation with the family will be Wednesday, May 18, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., and Thursday, May 19, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until funeral service time at 1:00 p.m., at the Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in McEwen. His son, Bruce McCarson and Pastor Steve Gatlin will be officiating the service. James McCarson will be driving Clifford's "old" truck to take him to his place of rest in the Gorman Cemetery in McEwen, TN. Survivors include: Loving wife of 55 years: Norma Jean Brack McCarson, McEwen, TN 5 Children: Kenneth McCarson (Aimee), McEwen, TN Peggy Hand, Bon Aqua, TN Gerry McCarson (Dawn), McEwen, TN Jerry McCarson (Jane), McEwen, TN Bruce McCarson (Jennifer), McEwen, TN 5 Siblings: Sandra Lane, Shirley Proctor, Priscilla Powers (Edwin), Patricia Ross, and James McCarson (Michelle), all of McEwen, TN 3 Brothers-in-law: Doyle Stockdale, Clifton Wheeler, and Neil Proctor 19 Grandchildren 19 Great Grandchildren Numerous Nieces and Nephews Preceded in death by Parents: Oliver and Hattie McCarson, 2 Sisters: Barbara Stockdale and Josephine Wheeler, and Brother-in-law: Billy Wayne Ross LUFF-BOWEN FUNERAL HOME, 9729 Hwy. 70 East, McEwen, TN 37101 Telephone 931-582-6271