Clifton Earl Cralley, age 82, of Mt. Vernon and a former resident of Bloomington, died 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, at Greentree Memory Care in Mt. Vernon. He was born April 7, 1929, in McLeansboro, the son of Earl Byford and Elouise (Spainhour) Cralley. He married Nadene (Bain) in Herndon, Miss.; she survives in Mt. Vernon. Clifton was a retired iron worker in the Bloomington area and was a member of the Iron Workers Local 112 of East Peoria. Clifton served his country in the United States Marine Corps during World War II. He was an avid hunter. He is survived by his wife, Nadene Cralley of Mt. Vernon; daughter Judy and husband David Kaeb of Bloomington; sisters, June Holcomb of Gainesville, Ga., and Anita Burris of Hephzibah, Ga.; two brothers, Donald Cralley and wife Euldean of Mt. Vernon and Charles Cralley of Dix; two grandchildren, Dawn Huerd and husband Mike of Roseville Calif., and Darin Kaeb of West Olive, Mich.; and also five great-grandchildren, Lauren Huerd and fiancé Matt Barva, Hayley Huerd, Cassidy Kaeb, Sydney Kaeb and Peyton Kaeb. He was preceded in death by his parents. As per Clifton's wishes, no services will be held. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Hospice of Good Samaritan. For more information call Newell Funeral Home at 618-246-0100 or visit online at www.newellfuneralhome.com for on-line obituary and on-line condolences.