Clifford Anthony “Mopar” Dodge, 64, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, was born March 1, 1957, in Oxford, NE to Ward Max Delimont and Quincy O’Neil (Womack). After the passing of Ward, His mom married Leslie Clyde Dodge and Cliff was adopted by Leslie. On Friday November 12, 2021 Cliff entered into the gates of Heaven and embraced His Savior, Jesus Christ, with the smile that only Cliff could give.

He was a graduate of Welch High School, attended OSU Tech in Okmulgee, where he received his education in mechanics. For the past 15 years, he was employed by the City of Tahlequah as a heavy equipment mechanic. Cliff married the love of his life, Carol Mosley. Together they served the Lord at New Life Worship Center in Tahlequah. Cliff was a living example of the Ministry of Helps, if you needed anything he would Help you. For over 10 years He was the Director of New Life Jail Ministry and led many to New Life in the Lord. He was a member of the Priesthood Motorcycle Ministry, loved riding Harleys and telling people about Jesus. He never met a stranger. God, his wife, children and grandchildren, were his world. His favorite pastime was to read his favorite book, God’s Holy Word, the Bible.

Those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Carol; his children, Summer Dodge-Shaffer and husband Bobby of Miami, Corey Dodge of Miami, Courtney Benavides of Tulsa, and Erin Benavides of Tulsa; two siblings, Anita Couch and husband David of Miami, Floyd L. Dodge of Irving, TX; nine grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one niece; one nephew; several cousins; his Priesthood family and a host of friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Lesley Dodge.

Home Going Celebration will be 10:00 am, Saturday, December 4, 2021, at New Life Worship Center in Tahlequah with Apostle Garland Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at Walker Cemetery in Welch, Oklahoma under the direction of Lescher-Millsap Funeral Service of Fort Gibson.

Pallbearers will be: Erin Benavides, Apostle Garland Thomas, Fausten Willhite, Bobby Shaffer, Aaron Speedy Gonzalez, and John Kaiser. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Bob Miller, David Couch, and Gene Jones.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to New Life Worship Center/Priesthood PO Box 1771 Tahlequah, OK 74465.