Clayton E. Jonas

Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, November 5, 2021, at Calvary Hill Funeral Home, 21723 Aldine Westfield Rd., Humble. The Reverend Brandi Horten will officiate. Burial will take place at Calvary Hill Cemetery following the funeral. A visitation will be held from 6:00- 8:00 p.m. on Thursday,

November 4, 2021, at Calvary Hill funeral home.

Clayton better known as “Carlton, Clay, Crumps, Seki” was born in St. John’s, Antigua on December 24, 1931, to parents Ernest and Irene (Christian) Jonas, they preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was Desmond Jonas, Muriel Jonas, Millicent Jonas-Ford, Verla & Jennifer Jonas.

On March 1979 Clayton married the love of his life Berenice Baptiste in St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, she survives. Also surviving are their children; Helen Jonas, Bernadette Jonas, Jermaine Jonas, Wanisha Jonas, Lyronne Jonas, Pamela Thomas and Eileen Donovan.

Other survivors - Grandchildren, Arlington Dottin, Kelly James, John and Arlene Abbott, Andrew Magloir, Trevor Mason, Baron Mason, Jahron Jonas and Jaida Jonas, Taylor Hobbs, Diarra and Dominique Raymond. Great Grandchildren: Maryann and Mario James, Tiaja Abbott, Dianain Bias, Amir Williams.

Siblings: Ophelia Jonas-Thomas, Gerald Jonas, and Emile Jonas.

In-Laws: Dante De Castro, Ivan Baptiste II, Neil Baptiste Sr, Dimitri Baptiste Sr., Steven Brown, and Glenfield Jarvis Sr. Cecilia B. Dennery. Leonilda B Jarvis and Sharon B Brown.

Niece’s & Nephews: Jenelle Tyson-Pijeaux, Arthur Stapleton, Eustace Phillip, Karen and Denise Thomas, Beverly Hector, Wayne Ford, Bonilyn Ford, Zolton Jonas, Thessel Jonas-Hyango, Ralston Jonas, Emile Jonas, Jr. Ernest Jonas, Elijah Jonas, Isola Narine, Edward DeCastro, Ricardo De Castro and Almira Rhymer.

Aunts and Uncles in-law: Urlyn C. Farrington, Lucia C. George, Wilmer Cid, Winston Cid

Cousins: Florence Philip, Lillian F. George, Lady Ruth Freeland, Laurie Freeland Roberts, Marcelle Freeland, Michael Freeland, Nibbs, Francis, King, Valentine, Thomas, and Freeland Families

Special friends: Kingsley Cowan and family, William Harvey, Aussilita Defreitas, Ishmael Jackson, Zula Philip and many other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Clayton was his mother’s pride and joy who was born on Christmas eve day. His youth was filled with wonderful times growing up on the island of Antigua. In his early years, he was a sprinter in school winning many relays. Often, he would recall his time spent with his paternal grandfather, Desmond who took him on trips. He was employed by Antigua Sugar factory where he befriended lifetime friends. He was a superb Mechanic and was sought out by many persons to repair their vehicles. He loved vehicles especially Ford. However, he was adept at many other trades such as plumbing and construction.

After relocating to the Virgin Islands, he worked at Louis Lindquist Sales Corporation, and he decided to enroll in Mechanic School earning him a degree in automotive repair. While employed at Airport Shell, he apprenticed many young men in automotive repair; recalling his encounter when an airplane overshot the airport and landed into the Airport Shell Gas Station. He also worked at Avis and Vitran, after this he became a small entrepreneur providing trucking service.

Clayton loved to travel, he loved the sea; he owned and piloted his own boat. He also loved going to Old Town Spring to watch the trains go by. Our last trip together was an Alaskan Cruise.

As his health started declining, he relocated to Texas to be near his children and grandchildren. He had a unique sense of wit finding a way to change names with a twist, he enjoyed the outdoors, loved to plant, and eat fresh foods, he especially enjoyed his children and grandchildren encouraging them to do well and to keep out of trouble.

He had a big heart and would lend a helping hand to anyone. As his health became a challenge, he got assistance from aides, and he was very gracious and kind. Clayton left this world a little better than he found it. On Monday, October 25th he quietly departed this world may his soul rest in eternal peace.

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