Sam was born in Meridian, MS to the late Rev. Maurice and Mary Clayton on August 17, 1965.
He is preceded in death by his parents and step-mother Jackie Shaw Clayton.
He is survived by his spouse of 35 years, Beverly Bullock Clayton; children, Connor Clayton and Myranda Gantt (Chase); sister, Marcelle Duncan (Ben); step-sisters, Beth Wetton (Brynly) and Janean Hardister (Tommy) and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Lakewood Funeral Home on Thursday, March 18, 2021 from 9-11 am. The funeral service will be held following the visistation in the Chapel of the Funeral Home at 11 am with Rev. Ken Anderson of Parkway Baptist Church officiating. Burial will follow at Lakewood Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Animal Rescue Fund (ARF) of MS, 395 Mayes St, Jackson, MS 39213.