Clyford Joseph Ataddlety was born December 19, 1947, in Lawton, OK to Woodrow and Grace (Whitefox) Ataddlety. He passed away April 12, 2022, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at the age of 74.
 Funeral service was held on Monday, April 18, 2022, at Grace Christian Fellowship in Anadarko, OK. Graveside followed at Samone Cemetery in Carnegie, OK
 Clyford was raised in Anadarko, OK. He attended Anadarko High School and OKC High School. Clyford got his GED and then attended USAO College. He wanted to become a lawyer and in later years he received a letter from Harvard University stating that if he continues his education that he would be a good candidate for the college.
 He joined the Army and was assigned to be the point man for his Squad because he was a good tracker that was taught by his grandfather. After the Army, he made his home in Anadarko, OK.
 Clyford then became a “Jack of all Trades.” He was good at working on homes, constructions, and loved listening to people.
 He met Cleta in 1984 and they loved spending time together. They were married January 16, 1993, at the First Caddo Baptist Church, Fort Cobb, OK, the preacher was Amon Harjo.
Clyford and Cleta attended church there and eventually started attending the Wichita Community Church. He loved getting together with the family. Clyford was loved by numerous family members and friends.
 Clyford is survived by his wife Cleta of the home, children: Joey Ataddlety, Anadarko, OK, Alan Ataddlety, Anadarko, OK, Clarissa Ataddlety, Shawnee, OK, Reva Ataddlety, Anadarko, OK, Colinda Ataddlety, Anadarko, OK, Durand Ataddlety, Anadarko, OK, Cornell Ataddlety, Anadarko, OK, Nolan Johnson, Alan Adair, Anadarko, OK, Alex, Turner, Anadarko, OK, and Allyson Adair, Anadarko, OK. Siblings: Juanita Colbert, Anadarko, OK, Jonelle Palomares, Anadarko, OK, Angela Palomares, Anadarko, OK, Carmelita Palomares, Anadarko, OK, and Daniel Palomares, Anadarko, OK, 23 grandchildren and 53 great grandchildren.
 He is preceded in death by his parents, Woodrow Ataddlety and Grace Palomares, grandfather Glen Whitefox and grandmother Lottie High, brother Dewayne Ataddlety, grandsons, Anthony Wetselline and Johnny Cisco, Jr.