Clifford Lawton Daly, Jr.

Clifford Lawton Daly, Jr., 84, of Fort Mitchell, passed away on Tuesday, November 11, 2026, at his residence. A devoted man of faith, family, service, and adventure, he lived his life with gratitude, enthusiasm, and an unwavering belief in the blessings that surrounded him.

Cliff was a longtime and devoted member of Trinity Episcopal Church in Covington, where his faith was at the center of his life. For 40 years, he faithfully taught Sunday School, sharing his love of the Lord and helping shape the lives of generations of children. He also served as Junior Warden of the church for many years, played in the church brass ensemble, and sang in the choir. His commitment to his church and his fellow parishioners was a reflection of a faith that he lived every day.

His dedication to serving others extended beyond the church walls. He was a founding board member of Fairhaven Rescue Mission in Covington, where he helped support its mission of providing hope, compassion, and assistance to those in need.

Professionally, Cliff worked in Business Development with Benchmark River and Rail Terminal in Cincinnati, where he brought his experience, enthusiasm, and ability to build relationships to his work.

But he was so much more than his professional accomplishments and community service. He was a true adventurer who embraced life to its fullest. A pilot, snow skier, water skier, and motorcycle racer, he was never one to shy away from a new experience or a little excitement. He had a remarkable love of music and was talented on the drums, trumpet, organ, and piano. Whether making music, traveling to new places, or enjoying the outdoors, he approached life with energy, curiosity, and joy.

Above all, Cliff loved the Lord and his family. His family was his greatest blessing and the center of his world. He carried a deep sense of gratitude for the life he had been given and made sure those around him understood just how fortunate they were. He truly believed, and instilled in his family, the words:

"We are the most fortunate people in the world."

Those words were more than a saying; they were his philosophy of life. He taught his family to recognize their blessings, embrace opportunities, appreciate one another, and never take for granted the gift of another day.

Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Kathleen “Kathy” Daly of Ft. Mitchell, daughters, Cindy Daly of Independence, Cathy Daly of Orlando, Fl, Connie Daly of Erlanger; Angie (Tevis, II) Gray of Edgewood; brother, James Daly of Ft. Mitchell; sister, Peggy Hill of Cashiers, NC; grandchildren, Russell Ott, Silvia Bond, Margaret Place, Julie Horton, Bronwyn Bond, Tevis "Penn" Gray III; and great granddaughter, Etta Fay Place.

Visitation will be on Friday, November 20, 2026, from 1:30PM until the hour of Service at 3:00PM all in Trinity Episcopal Church, 326 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011.

Interment in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Erlanger, Kentucky.

Memorials are suggested to Fairhaven Rescue Mission, 260 W Pike St, Covington, KY 41011; Trinity Episcopal Music Fund, 326 Madison Ave, Covington, KY 41011 or St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Friends of Music, 1101 North Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145

Cliff’s life was a beautiful reflection of faith in action, service to others, a spirit of adventure, a love of music, and an extraordinary devotion to family. He leaves behind a legacy not only in the church and community he served, but in the countless memories, lessons, laughter, and love that will live on through those who knew him.

He lived fully, loved deeply, served faithfully, and was grateful for every blessing.

And if he could leave his family with one final reminder, it would surely be this:

We are, and always will be, the most fortunate people in the world.