Born in Toldeo, Ohio, on September 25, 1940, to Alda Guy Clayton and Clara Witecki Clayton, he moved to Brunswick in 1956 with his family. Jim married the love of his life, Ollie Clayton, in 1962, and they spent many wonderful years together.
After graduation, Jim served his country as a Marine for four years with some of his military years being spent in Hawaii and Japan. Upon completion of his military service, he settled in Brunswick and began a welding career at Brunswick Pulp and Paper from which he retired. He enjoyed spending time working on his property with his tractor, collecting tools, keeping meticulous notes and records, and staying abreast of current affairs. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He attended Sterling Church of God.
In addition to his parents, Jim was preceded in death by his sister, Lucille Perkins. Jim preceded his wife, Ollie, in death by only nine days.
He is survived by his two daughters, Lisa Rash and Kim Garris, two sons James “Jimbo” Clayton and Brett Clayton (Teresa); siblings, Larry Clayton and Carl Clayton (Maureen); grandchildren, Brooke Griffin (Lance), Beau Clayton, Garrett Garris, Peyton Garris, Nash Garris, Landon Clayton, and Jonathon Overcash; and great-grandchildren Abbie Knight, Skylar Knight, and Allie Griffin. He is also survived by many numerous nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held Sunday, August 23, at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Cemetery. Social distancing protocols will be observed.
In lieu in flowers, contributions in Jim’s memory may be made to Sterling Church of God, 6670 New Jesup Highway, Brunswick, Georgia, 31523.
Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be shared at www.edomillerandsons.com. Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Ollie Jo Clayton, 79, of Brunswick, Georgia, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2020.
Born in Alma, Georgia, on August 7, 1941, to Joel William Hutcheson and Ozelle Hersey Hutcheson, she spent many years in Nicholls before moving to Brunswick as a teenager with her family. Ollie married the love of her life, James “Jim” Clayton, in 1962, and they spent many wonderful years together.
She was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, gardening, crocheting, painting, reading, and working in her yard with her flowers. She also enjoyed traveling to the mountains and beach, often traveling with the Primetimers group from her church. Probably what brought her the most joy was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ollie was a past member of Norwich Street Church of God and Buckingham Place Church of God, where she worked faithfully for many years in the nursery and toddler classes. Most recently, she was a member of Sterling Church of God, where she worked in the clothes closet ministry.
She is survived by her two daughters, Lisa Rash and Kim Garris, two sons James “Jimbo” Clayton and Brett Clayton (Teresa); siblings, Wayne Hutcheson (Kathy), Jackie Miller (Don/deceased), and Donnie Hutcheson (Pam); grandchildren, Brooke Griffin (Lance), Beau Clayton, Garrett Garris, Peyton Garris, Nash Garris, Landon Clayton, and Jonathon Overcash; and great-grandchildren Abbie Knight, Skylar Knight, and Allie Griffin. She is also survived by many numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Clayton, by nine days.
A graveside service will be held Sunday, August 23, at 2:00 PM at Evergreen Cemetery. Social distancing protocols will be observed.
In lieu in flowers, contributions in Ollie’s memory may be made to Sterling Church of God, 6670 New Jesup Highway, Brunswick, Georgia, 31523.
Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be shared at www.edomillerandsons.com. Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
