Clifford Christy

Obituary For Clifford Christy

Clifford (Cliff) Thomas Christy passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, he was a son of Clarance Calvin Christy, Sr. and the late Theresa L. (Tavares) Christy.

In 1985, he received a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Pennsylvania State University and was commissioned as a Naval Officer through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) program. Following his initial sea duty assignments, he earned a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1993. Commander Christy‘s experience in the Navy allowed him the opportunity to travel to numerous places, experience different cultures, and meet a diverse group of people. His naval experience helped him to gain a better understanding of the vast differences yet similarities among the human race.

In 2013, he retired from the Navy, and in September 2014, he began his civilian career with the federal government. His last held position was the Division Director of the My Navy Career Center (MNCC) department at the Navy Personnel Command in Millington, TN. He took great pleasure in upholding his division’s mission which was to provide exceptional service to Sailors, their families, and Naval organizations.

He loved serving the church. He was an active member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, participating as a member of the Men’s Club and Knights of Peter Claver St. Benedict the Black #188. In 2020, he became a member of a Diaconate Cohort and was a faithful disciple who fervently prayed, meditated, and spread God’s word.

He was the definition of a family man; he loved supporting his wife and two daughters. He was always there to provide his love and guidance and to travel anywhere in the world with his ladies. This love, support, and guidance extended to his family members outside of his immediate family as well.

He is predeceased by his mother, Theresa, and his brother, Joe. Memories of him will be carried on by his wife of 31 years, Sheena; daughters, Ki’ana and Zaria; father, Clarance Sr.; brothers, Clarance, Jr., James, Sr., and Michael, Sr.; mother-in-love, Dorothy Reed; sisters-in-love, Sandy, Jennifer, Seanda, and Monica; brothers-in-love, Travis, Kevin, and Ryan; nieces, Jacaila, Emeliana, and Baylie; nephews, Jeremi, Alexus, Jalen, Michael Jr., James Jr., and Bryce; aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends, as well as all those he met through his servanthood for the church.

“Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:14

The family will receive friends for a visitation Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 5:00pm-8:00pm. Rosary service will be held at 6:00pm during visitation hours. Funeral service will be held Friday, March 7, 2025 at 11:00am both will be held at St Augustine Catholic Church 1169 Kerr Ave, Memphis, TN 38106. Internment will be in West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, and in memory of Cliff, the family requests donations be made to the Joe Christy Endowment Fund-Beaver Country Day School, an organization established by the school to honor his brother Joey, https://bcdschool.org; give online; click the annual fund box and select the Joe Christy Endowment Fund.