Lealon Earl Clayton of Bolivar, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 20, 2011 at Citizens Memorial healthcare Facility in Bolivar. He was born September 12, 1930 in Clinton, Oklahoma to William L.Clayton and Veta E.(Klein) Clayton. Lealon was a Veteran of the U.S. Army, and served during the Korean War.He was a Farmer for most of his life.
He was preceded in death by his parents, , 1 brother, Lester Wayne, and 1 sister, Glenda Clayton.
Lealon is survived by his wife, Marie Helen, and 4 sons, Robert Lee of Greenville ,TN, James William of Ozark, MO, David Wayne of Halfway, MO, and John Thomas of Bolivar, MO. He is also survived by 1 brother, Billy Dean Clayton of North Carolina and 1 sister Noreen Loveland of Springfield, MO, as well as 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
Memorial services for Lealon Earl Clayton are scheduled for Sunday, November 6, 2011 at 11:30 am at the Bolivar Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Friends and family may send private condolences at: www.greenlawnfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Pitts Chapel in Bolivar, MO.