James Allen Clayton Obituary

We are sad to announce that on December 23, 2020, at the age of 68, James Allen Clayton of Yanceyville, North Carolina, born in Providence, North Carolina passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his father Jesse James Clayton; and his parents-in-law, Malcolm and Helen Guthrie. He is survived by: his mother Ruth Stowe Clayton; his wife Janice Guthrie Clayton; his daughters, Rebecca Clayton Thompson (Korey) of Gibsonville, NC and Melissa Clayton Duncan (Timmy) of Simpsonville, SC; his grandchildren, Avery Thompson, Lily Duncan and Mac Duncan; and his siblings, Robin Crooks of Burlington, NC, Sara Wells (Carlis) of Danville, VA, Danny Clayton (Stacey) of Providence, NC and Tony Clayton (Jenny) of Dewitt, VA. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.