Clifford W. Cowper, 64, of 450 West Harrison Street, Carrier Mills, IL died Saturday September 13, 2014 at 2:25 am at the Carrier Mills Nursing Home. Graveside Services will be held Thursday September 18, 2014 at 11 am at Lakeview Cemetery in Carrier Mills, IL. Visitation will be held Thursday from 9 until 10:30 am at the Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL. Reverend Ownly Williams will officiate. He was born on November 10, 1949 om Harrisburg, IL to the late William Maloy and Evangelene (Foreman) Cowper. He married the former Shirley Jones on October 10, 1969 and she preceded in death on February 14, 1985. Clifford was a retired coal miner, he loved to fish, was a excellent gardener and enjoyed reading the bible. He was a member of the Landmark House of Praise in Carrier Mills, IL He is survived by 3 Daughters: Toni Cowper of Alton, IL; Andrea Cowper and Rachel Cowper both of Alexandria, VA; Son: Josh Cowper; 2 Brothers: William Cowper and Robert Cowper both of Carrier Mills, IL; 4 Sisters: Margaret Covington and Wanda Louise Chapman both of Alton, IL and Mary Day and Lisa Kuro both of Carrier Mills, IL and a Grandchild: Jerrence Cowper of Rantoul, IL. He was preceded in death by his Wife: Shirley Cowper, Son: Michael Cowper and Sister: Sonya Cowper.