Memorial Park Braselton Funeral Home announces the death of Mr. Clifton “Clif” Gerring III, of Braselton, Georgia. Mr. Gerring was born in Clarksdale, Mississippi, to Clifton Gerring Jr. and Ollie Rose Brown Gerring; He was a dedicated husband, father of three sons, brother, and friend to many. He grew up in a Christian home and built his relationship with Christ very young. He passed away on Monday, October 17, 2022, at age 70, in Braselton, Georgia.
Clif attended Warren Palm in Hazel Crest, IL, and Thorton Township High School in Harvey, IL. After graduating high school, Clif attended Northwestern University where he pursued a degree in Journalism and History. After college, he met and married. To that union, Clifton IV was born.
Clif moved from the Chicago area and worked in advertising and later the Real Estate industry. Clif met and later married Veronique Kamba. Clif and Veronique owned and operated American Marketing Connections, and he later became a Real Estate Broker. He attended Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta. Clif and Veronique have two sons, Albert Gerring and John Brown (JB) Gerring.
Clif leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Veronique Kamba Gerring of Braselton; sons, Clifton Gerring IV of Massachusetts, Albert Kamba Gerring of Athens, GA and John-Brown Kaymbe Gerring (Rhiannon) of Utah; brothers and sisters in the Chicago area, Michael (Lauren), Shirley, Kathy, Carolyn (Robert), Ronald (Rebecca), Rose (Ray), Robert (Tonya), Brian (Arnetta), and Warren (Marlene). Clif also leaves to cherish his memory four grandchildren and one great grandchild, all who carry his values, morals and traditions; Vanessa Gerring-Bowker, Clifton V (5th generation), Darius Gerring and Jaden; Great Grandchild Matthew, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins and friends.
The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 2:00 PM in the Memorial Park Braselton Chapel with Rev. S. Ray Ratliff officiating. The burial will follow in the Memorial Park South Cemetery in Flowery Branch, Georgia.
The visitation will be held on Thursday, October 27, 2022 from 12 noon until 2:00 PM in the Memorial Park Braselton Funeral Home, prior to the service.
Memorial Park Funeral Home Braselton Chapel, 5257 Green Street Hwy 53, Braselton, Georgia 30517 is in charge of arrangements.
