A.J. Clayton, Sr., 75, of Seadrift, passed away January 19, 2013. He was born October 25, 1937, in Austin to the late Alvia Baylus and Hazel Mae Clayton.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Ann Clayton of Seadrift; children, Shawn Dee Clayton and husband Hawk of Batrop, TX, Alva Jerald Clayton, Jr. and wife Tina of Lockhart, TX, Charles Mitchell Clayton of Austin, TX and Elizabeth Kathleen Bell and husband Rick of Lago Vista, TX; step children, Susan Renee Pope of Nashville, TN, William Ryan Newman of Livingston, TX and Ernest Dale Newmsan, Jr. of Kentucky; 19 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters and brothers, Muriel Letane, Alice Juanita, Charles Elmo, Clovis Dewitt and J.B. Sherwin; and one grandchild.

Graveside services were held January 25, 2013 at Rock Church Cemetery, Pastor June Cantrell officiating.

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