Lt.Col Clifford Wayne Stacey

Lt. Col. Clifford Wayne Stacey (U.S. Army Retired) (76) passed away on October 8, 2019 at his home in Gulf Shores with members of his family by his side. He is a native of Atmore. He’s preceded in death by his parents Bruce and Alice (Kearley) Stacey. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Donna K. (Richey) Stacey, five adult children; Amber Stacey (Andrew Hammerdorfer), Ashle Kazman (Steve), Shannon Stacey, Stephen Stacey, Stephanie McGhee (Dale) and nine grandchildren Ethan Kazman, Carter Kazman, Zachary Kazman, Ashton Kazman, Cooper Vibbert , Megan McGhee, Andrew Clemmons, Ashlynn Clemmons, Aundrea Gates; and his brother Joe Burl Stacey. He has resided in Gulf Shores for over 15 years. Stacey graduated from ECHS in 1961, Auburn University in 1965 (bachelor’s degree in business administration), Butler University (master’s degree in business administration) in 1976 and the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College in 1979. Stacey has a long-established military service record, including commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army into the Adjutant General Corps from Auburn, assignments to Ft. Benning, Ga., Ft. Harrison, Ind., Ft. Leavenworth, Kan., Ft. Hood, Texas, Ft. Knox, Ky., Ft. Bragg, N.C., Vietnam, Okinawa, Japan and South Korea. He had several staff duties and commands. Stacey served as leadership instructor in U.S. Army schools, numerous Army task forces and retired from active duty in 1991 with over 25 years of service. He was awarded the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC), defense meritorious service medal, meritorious service medal with three OLC and Army commendation medal. He was the human resources director for the Georgia World Congress Center Authority and Centennial Olympic Park from 1992-2004. He also was a co-owner and operator of sporting goods retail store from 1994-2002. He is a life member of the American Legion Gulf Shores Post 44 for more than 20 years and has served in many officer roles locally, state and nationally, to include Department Commander in 2014-2015. He was installed into the Atmore Hall of Fame in 2019. Additionally, he’s a member of the Sons of the American Legion Squadron No. 44, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7016 in Atmore and other disabled and Vietnam Veterans organizations. He is a member of the First Baptist Church of Gulf Shores, associated member of the Marine Corps League and member of the Military Officers Association of America. Wayne was a great leader. He will be remembered as a man of God that fiercely loved his family, his country and the selfless service of men and women in uniform. Those who knew him were blessed. In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to The American Legion Department of Alabama Veterans’ Retreat, P.O. Box 1069, Montgomery, AL 36101. This was Wayne’s wish and it shows just how much he loved our brothers and sisters in arms.

Lt.Col Clifford Wayne Stacey

March 6, 1943 - October 8, 2019

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Lt.Col Clifford Wayne Stacey

March 6, 1943 - October 8, 2019

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