Son of Levi Harrison Graffis and Lela (Van Nattan) Graffis, he married Loretta M. (Crumrine) Graffis on August 13, 1949 in Pekin. She died January 6, 2011 in Pekin.
He also was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers and three sisters.
Surviving are two sons, Steve (Margi) Graffis and Kevin (DeLisa) Graffis; two daughters, Renae (Garry) Barker and Diana (Mike) Woost; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and one sister, Jane Fishter.
He was a World War II Navy veteran.
Cliff worked as an automobile mechanic for more than 40 years. He then worked as a machinist for Caterpillar, Inc. for 10 years before retiring.
Family Members
Parents
Levi Harrison Graffis
1868–1955
Lela Cora Van Nattan Graffis
1898–1930
Spouse
Loretta M Crumrine Graffis
1930–2011 (m. 1949)
Siblings
Merle O. Graffis*
1920–2011
Thomas Jefferson Graffis*
1926–1999
Half Siblings
Russell L Graffis*
1900–1988
Cecil R Graffis*
1903–1960