Herbert F. Clayton, age 85, of Ash Grove, MO, passed away Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Ash Grove Care Facility. He was born May 1, 1926, in Springfield, MO, to Andy and Maude Clayton. Herbert retired from Rayco in 1990 after forty years of service. He enjoyed riding horses and bulls, and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Andy and Maude Clayton. He is survived by his three children Lenda Eyanson and husband David of Ash Grove, MO, John Clayton of Hurley, MO, and Danny Clayton of Ash Grove,MO,
four grandchildren, Ronnie Whitman, Jessica Clayton, Tiffany Clayton, and Daniel Clayton; numerous great grandchildren and great – great grandchildren; one sister Zora Printy of Springfield, and a host of friends and family.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 27, 2011 at Robberson Prairie Cemetery. Services have been entrusted to Greenlawn Funeral Home North, Springfield, MO. Online condolences may be made at www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com.