09/12/2025
Clifford Michael Denby, known to everyone as Mike, passed away September 6, 2025, at 6:48 p.m. He was born on April 5, 1972, in Center, Texas, and lived his life with a strong and unwavering faith in Jesus.
Mike leaves behind:
Loving wife, Heather Martin-Denby
Mother, Joyce Marie Sutton-Denby
He will be deeply missed by his brothers and sisters:
Kenneth Evans, and his wife, Leigh-Ann Evans
Bradley Denby
Sister, Sherry Sanders
Dedicated and loving father, Mike is survived by:
Children:
Austin Denbym, and his wife, Jessica Denby
Ashlee Denby, and her spouse, Devin Paynkewicz
Jonathan Holifield, and his wife, Stormy Borg
Step-daughters:
Mandin Krueger
Madison Martin
His legacy continues through his eleven grandchildren:
Mattison Denby
McKenna Denby
Wyatt Denby
Braxton Paynkewicz
Sabashtion Santana
Christion Santana
Dixie Holifield
Paisley Acosta
Kian Smith
Isla Smith
Christian Smith
He is also remembered by his niece and nephews:
Skyla Sanders
Steven Street
Kenneth Evans Jr.
Preceded in death by: Father, Cliff Denby Jr.
Mike's love for his family and his strong faith were the cornerstones of his life. He will be forever remembered by those who knew and loved him.
A visitation in honor of Mike's memory will be held on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 9:00 AM, followed by a funeral service at 10:00 AM at Neal Funeral Home, located at 200 S. Washington Ave. Cleveland, Texas. Interment will immediately follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Shelbyville, Texas, at 2:30 PM.
All services are being handled under the trusted care of Neal Funeral Home.
