My Thoughts and Prayers are with you and your familty though these hard times
God Bless
Shelly Bengston
Sunday, November 13, 2011

Bro. Clayton was a servant of God and mentor to me and my family. He served his Lord and Church well. It was an honor to know him. We will see him again!
Psalm 116:15 "Precious in the sight of the Lord, is the death of His saints."
Sunday, November 13, 2011

I was very sad to read about Clayton's death. He has always been a very nice and compassionate man. My mother (Jimmie Buxton) always thought so highly of him. When I would see him at SWBT functions and church, mother would always remind me to be on my best behavior because "Clayton is a special friend of mine". I was so pleased to see him at my mother's visitation earlier this year.It reminded me of how special he was. My prayers are with your family, Patty
Saturday, November 12, 2011

My PawPaw meant the absolute world to me! He was the strongest most caring man I knew. He was the tallest pillar of our family and he always brought us together. He was a man of God in every way. In my eyes he could do no wrong.

I remember the way he smelled and how he always reached out his hand for you to shake when you walked in the door. I remember the sound his recliner made when he would get in and out of it. I remember helping him in the garden; we would always go out to the garden with the basket in hand and pick the vegetables. Even though I don’t particularly like tomatoes and bell peppers I can sure tell you when they are ready to be picked because he taught me how. I remember when he got his shoe shining kit and taught me the proper way to shine shoes.

I loved how every time I saw him he always had a story to tell me. I remember the huge smile he had on his face when I told him that I had sent my voter registration card off. I thank God that I have so many cherished memories with him! I remember how he would always wink and smile at you. He brought so much joy and happiness to my life and to others.

Even in the last moments of his life I could feel his strong-willed spirit all around me and now it lives inside us all. Although it saddens me he is no longer with us I’m thankful he is in a wonderful and glorious place where there is no pain or suffering! I love you & miss you PawPaw!
Saturday, November 12, 2011

What Clayton meant to me...
This is a question that I always seem to ask myself on the passing of a loved one. It is something that you would think would be an easy thing to do, when in fact it often leads you through a gauntlet of mixed emotions and memories. But this time it is different and the reason can be summed up by sharing with you a private moment that he and I had a few weeks ago. On one of the last times I visited him in ICU, as we were all leaving, I turned around at the elevator to go back into the room and thank him for all of the things that he had done for me over the years. After thanking him for being there for me he did not respond with the expected "Your welcome", he simply looked at me with a few tears in his eyes and said, Frank it's because I love you... That's why it is easy for me to KNOW what Clayton meant to me. To me he was the open expression of honest love for the people around him - Family, friend, and stranger...

Saturday, November 12, 2011