SGM WILLIAM CLIFFORD "CLIFF" QUALLS departed this life on April 4, 2020.

On June 23, 1942, he was born to John Ed and Ida Qualls. He was the youngest of three siblings.

He confessed a hope in Christ and joined Mt. New Home Missionary Baptist Church and remained faithful until death. He was dedicated to Mt. New Home, where he served as treasurer.

William Clifford leaves to cherish: his wife of 53 years, Shirley A. Qualls; one daughter, Elaine Qualls of Sheffield, Alabama; two sons, Jarvis C. Qualls and Brad Long of Chicago, Illinois; one brother-in-law, Henry Lewis (Sallie Lewis) of Florence, Alabama; two aunts, Ethel Mae White and Amelia Benson; one uncle, Hillard White, all of Chattanooga, Tennessee; one brother, Reginald Hughes of Miami, Florida; grandchildren, Jabari K. Hurley of Sheffield, Alabama, and Jabria K. Qualls of Muscle Shoals, Alabama; and a host of other relatives and friends.