Clifford Lee Stathers, 74, of Mechanicsville, MD passed away at his residence on September 29, 2013, with his loving family by his side. Clifford was born on August 18, 1939 in Brownsville, PA to the late George Stathers and the late Edna (Knestrick) Stathers.

He enjoyed playing poker, watching television game shows and the T.V. show "Two In-A-Half Men", driving trucks, riding his Harley, and being with his dog Petey.

In addition to his parents, Clifford was predeceased by one of his children, Terry Stathers; one of his grandchildren, April Young; one of his son-in-laws, Gary Weaver, Sr.; and three of his brothers, Howard, Bill, and Carl.

Clifford is survived by his wife of 53 years, Mary Lee (Zahand) Stathers; his children, Brenda Young (Dale), Cathy Weaver, Lori Stathers, Gloria Stathers, Clifford Lee Stathers, Jr. (Michelle), and David Stathers (Kim); brothers, Kenny Knestrick and Keith Stathers; sisters, Ilene Lants and Shirley Davis; eight grandchildren, Dawn Williams, Gary Weaver, Jr., Katelyn Stathers, Jamie Stathers, Austin Stathers, Noah Stathers, Brandon Kittredge, and Blake Shipman; three great grandchildren, Dale Williams, III., Dillon Williams, and Delana Williams; and his dog, Petey.

Family and friends will be received for Clifford's Life Celebration on Thursday, October 3, 2013 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, P.A., 30195 Three Notch Road, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 11:00, at the funeral home. Pastor Dave Huffman will officiate. Interment will be Private at the Maryland Veterans Cemetery in Cheltenham, Maryland.

Arrangements provided by Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home.