Clayton was born on August 30, 1931 and was raised by his parents, William and Hattie Moers in Wayne, Michigan. Clayton married Jo Ann Hersh in 1951 and they would spend the next 68 years together. By 1952, he was a soldier in the U.S. Army, fighting in Korea with the 180th Infantry Regiment. Before being released from active duty, Private Moers was promoted, received a Korean Service Medal with 2 battle stars, a Bronze Star Medal and earned a combat infantryman’s badge.
Clayton spent the next thirty years working with Wayne County as an inspector. He and Jo Ann raised three children, Garry, Terry and Kerry. He became an active member of the VFW, American Legion and AmVets. In his retirement years, Clayton enjoyed watching sports and spending time with his grandchildren, Nicolas, Jessica Jo, Sarah, Carrie, Hannah, Clayton Eli and, great granddaughter, Piper. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Carrie, and his brothers and sisters.
A memorial service celebrating Clayton’s life will be held in the spring at a date to be announced. Please check the Covell Funeral Home website for updates.
Memorial contributions may be made in Clayton’s honor to the Cedar Fire Department and Hospice of Michigan.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home, Traverse City.
