Clifford “Cliff” Beach Thrift passed into the Lord’s hands September 28, 2019 with his family at his side.
He was born October 13, 1956 in Coronado, Calif. the son of Janice Beach Thrift. He graduated from Fernandina Beach High School in 1975 and received an associate’s degree in underwater technology from the Florida Institute of Technology.
Cliff was an outdoorsman through and through. Always loving the sea, Cliff took a shrimping position with friends, where many laughs were shared and memories made. After shrimping, Cliff continued his maritime career with Weeks Dredging Company, finally leaving for Hornbeck Offshore Services as a captain. He was an avid fisherman and hunter and was passionate about both flying and music. More than anything, Cliff adored spending time with friends, family, and his wife, the true love of his life.
Cliff was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Beach Thrift.
He is survived by his wife, Marnie Thrift; his two brothers, Phil (Georgene) and Donald; nephew, Dalton; four stepchildren, Morgan McNeil (Ken Mulstay), Shannon Wooten (Bryan), Shane McNeil (April Ross), and Katie McNeil; two grandsons, Lukas and Arthur Mulstay; and his most beloved friend, Allen Mills.
Please join us 3-6 p.m. October 6, 2019 for a celebration of Cliff’s life at the Ocean Club of Amelia, located at 2080 S. Fletcher Ave. on Amelia Island, Fla.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Cliff Thrift to Wolfson Children’s Hospital and Cancer Research, 841 Prudential Drive, Suite 1300, Jacksonville, FL 32207.
Rest in peace, our dear Captain, you were greatly loved and will be dearly missed.
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Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors