Clayton proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and served two tours in Vietnam. Retiring in 1978 afterwards working for General Motors and retiring in 1989.
Clayton was baptized in Christ in 1968 and a lifelong Member of Swartz Creek Church of Christ.
Survived by his wife of 36 years Floria Crewse;
Four daughters, six grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Clayton has been laid to rest at the Great Lakes National Cemetery.
