Clifton Aldine Myers was born to David Lee and Anna Myers on June 13, 1937 and went to be with the Lord on January 14, 2025. He was pre-ceded in death by his mother, father, son, Clinton Aldine Myers, and six siblings. He was lovingly called Al, Homey, Deanie Boy, Pee Paw, Daddy, Cliff and Mr. Aldine by those close to him and a "good man" to the many people he helped along the way.

He was educated in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools as well as in the "school of life". He was a hard-working, no-nonsense man who ex-celled in anything he set his hand to, including farming, carpentry, vehicle repair, machinery, and masonry, to name just a few. He was full of wisdom and freely shared it with everyone who crossed his path.

He imparted so much of himself not only physically helping people, but he was very engaged in helping people understand and navigate life. He shared his wisdom if he thought it was going to make you do better, be better or go in a better direction.

If you asked anyone what mattered most to Aldine, the answer would be first his wife, then his "girl babies" and his "only begotten son". They were his pride and joy, and he would beam with quiet satisfaction at every achievement and/or accomplishment they made. He adored his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Although when it came to disciplining them, he seemed to "forget" what that meant!

One of his greatest personal achievements was to be the first AFL-CIO union representative for the black workers at Bassett-Sack, where he worked prior to RJR, Archer. He traveled up and down the east coast as a union representative at a time when black people were not recognized beyond their physical labor abilities. His mind and thought process was and has always been way ahead of his time, therefore he was able to interact with anyone on any level. He quietly accepted the responsibility and carried out the assignment to completion.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 68 years, Eliza P. Myers; six daughters (five natural and one adopted) Betty M. Speaks, Deborah M. Brock, Barbee M. Oakes, Stephanie (Reginald) Burton, Tina L. Myers, and Tracy M. Wynn; one son, Philip L. Myers; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, David L. (Doris) Myers, Jr.; a host of nieces, nephews, countless adopted children and grandchildren, relatives and friends.

He taught us how to enjoy the simple things in life. He called them "pleasantries". When he first used the word, we laughed, but as we grew older, we learned the importance of them.

Family visitation will be held Sunday, January 19, 2025 from 12:00 noon until 1:30pm, with funeral services following at Clark S. Brown and Sons Funeral Home. A public viewing will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2025, from 12:00 noon until 6:00pm.

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