Clifford W. Ardinger, Sr

Born on September 11, 1931 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Departed on October 26, 2020 in Melbourne, Florida

Clifford W. Ardinger, Sr., 89, passed away on October 26 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Estelle (Nancy) Ardinger, five children and spouses, Frances (Mike) Chatelier, Barbara (Jeff) Cato, Clifford (Lynn) Ardinger II., Robert (Todd Humphrey) Ardinger, Mark (Wendy) Ardinger, 12 grandchildren, and 21 great grandchildren. He served 2 years in the US Army and subsequently 34 years in the USAF Reserves. He attained the rank of Chief Master Sergeant and worked as a Load Master on several aircraft including the C130. He is our patriotic hero! His brothers, Al and Fran, and his mother, Toots, predeceased him, and he leaves behind his beloved sister Marie Rossi. Clifford was also loved by his dog Chief. He always had a passion for horses, and he performed in numerous rodeos as a young man. Viewing will be held at 10 am followed by a service at 11 am on Nov. 3 at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, 50 Strawbridge Ave., in Melbourne. He will receive full military honors at Cape Canaveral National Cemetery. Holy Trinity requires masks to be worn.