Clifford Alcie Skiles Jr.

Dr. Clifford Alcie Skiles Jr., D.V.M., 80, of Dalhart, Texas, peacefully passed away February 16, 2025 surrounded by family.

Clifford was born May 31st, 1944 to Clifford and Lucille Skiles in Plano, Texas. After graduating Plano High School, he went on to Texas A&M University earning his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Upon graduation, he moved to Bakersfield, California where he worked for Kern County Land and Cattle Company. In 1970 he moved to Hereford, Texas where he established Livestock Health Products, his veterinary consulting practice. He married the love of his life, Jody, on July 14,1973, in Clovis, New Mexico. In that same year he began his farming and ranching operation. Through the years Cliff built a vertically integrated agribusiness including a grain processing business and cattle feeding operation. His passion was ranching and buying ranch land. He didn’t want to buy every ranch just the ones that touched his.

Clifford was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Betty Lou Bornemeier. He leaves behind his wife, Jody, and two sons Trey Skiles (Jennifer) and Jeb Skiles (Kelly), and his nephew Dan Bornemeier (Misty). He was the proud grandfather of seven grandchildren. 

There will be no memorial services. As per his wishes, the family will spread his ashes on his beloved Black Mesa Ranch. Cremation services are entrusted to Dalhart Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Throughout his life he touched many lives and was loved by all. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Rabbit Ear Volunteer Fire Department at PO Box 430, Clayton, NM 88415 (575) 374-0922.