Mr. Terrance L. Clayton

Obituary Terrance L. Clayton was born in Atchison, Kansas, on July 7, 1954, the fifth of eight children born to Carl W. Clayton, Sr. and Florine L. Easley Clayton. Terrance made his peaceful transition home to be with the Lord Friday, February 24, 2023. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brothers Thomas D. Clayton and Dennis M. Clayton, paternal grandparents Thomas M. Clayton and Leona Clayton-Moore, maternal grandparents Rev. John R. and Rebecca Jones Easley. Terrance spent his early years in Atchison, Kansas and the family moved to Kansas City, Missouri in 1960, when he was six years old. He attended Graceland Elementary School and later graduated from Paseo High School in 1972. Terrance played on the Paseo High School Varsity Basketball team and held the Field House record for steals. He truly loved playing basketball and never failed to let us know that he was a “Retired Athlete.” At an early age, Terrance accepted Christ and became a member of the Zion Baptist Church in Atchison and was baptized by his grandfather, Rev. John R. Easley. In Kansas City, Missouri, he joined Palestine Missionary Baptist Church of Jesus Christ with the Clayton Family. Terrance was employed at Kenworth Trucking Company, Flemmings Food and volunteered at several Food Pantries after retirement. Terrance was also a very skilled carpenter specializing in interior remodeling. He enjoyed watching all sports, especially basketball and football, and keeping busy doing lawn and garden work. Family events and holiday celebrations were very important to Terrance and he loved all the gatherings with his family and friends. Terrance leaves to cherish his memories: two children, Termuriel L. Clayton, Dion D. Woods; siblings Carl W. Clayton, Jr., (Jessie), Jestine L. Clayton-Madison, Jeannene A. Clayton, Arthur E.L. Clayton, Sr. (Marieta), Brenda J. Clayton; 8 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren; 2 aunts, Betty Ann Downing and Charlotte Easley Jennings; 1 uncle, Rev. Robert E. Easley (Cynthia); and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 11, 2023, 11:00am at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. Family hour 10:00am-11:00am. at the church. Interment Mount Moriah Cemetery. Service conducted by Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be shared our website. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mr. Terrance L. Clayton, please visit our floral store. Read More

Mr. Terrance L. Clayton

July 7, 1954 - February 24, 2023