DRISKELL, Clifton "Gene." Loving husband of Erma Driskell (nee Messer) for 66 years. Dear father of the late Gayle Hoover. Grandfather of Ralph H. Hoover and Clifton R. Hoover. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren and preceded in death by a great grandson. Brother of Hollie Driskell and preceded in death by 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Clifton passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at the age of 89. Visitation at Hodapp Funeral Home, 7401 Vine St., Carthage, Saturday 10-12 followed by procession to Arlington Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105.