Clifford E. Buirley is survived by his wife Sarah E. Sentman; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Li Ming Buirley; daughters and son-in-law, Pamela Miller, Diana S. and Norman Yantis; brothers and sisters-in-law, Glenn and Mildred Buirley, Robert and  Ruth Buirley, David and Evelyn Buirley and William and Pauline Buirley and Thomas Buirley; sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Dale Knife, Sally and Hugh Jordan, Helen Ash and five grandchildren and one great grandchild.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Myra Colville Buirley and a brother, Raymond.

Contributions may be made to WACO Museum or the Alzheimer's Association.