Irvin Clayton Obituary

Irvin Clayton, M.D., passed away peacefully at his home late Thursday evening, Jan. 2, 2014, surrounded by his family during his 87th year. Memorial service: 2 p.m. Monday at All Saints Episcopal Church, 5001 Crestline Road. Following military rites, Dr. Clayton's cremated remains, along with those of his wife, Barbara, will be placed in the columbarium at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery on Tuesday at 11:15 a.m. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to All Saints Episcopal Church, Trinity Valley School, attn: Fielding Clayton Memorial Award or the charity of your choice. Irvin Clayton was born Feb. 7, 1926, in Fort Worth, the son of Charles Fielding Clayton, M.D., and Maxine Erwin Clayton. After graduating from R.L. Paschal High School, he entered Kemper Military School, remaining there until called into the U.S. Army in 1944. He proudly served his country during World War II with the 42nd Rainbow Division in Europe. After being discharged from the service, he attended Texas Christian University, receiving a B.S. degree in 1948. He went on to medical school at Tulane University earning an M.D. in 1952. Following graduation he took an additional five years of training in orthopedic surgery and then returned to Fort Worth and entered private practice with his father. After 40 years he retired from practice. Dr. Clayton's medical memberships included TCMC Society, Texas Medical Association, Texas Orthopedic Association and American Medical Association. He was also a Diplomat of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery and a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons. A loving husband and adoring father to his four children, he enjoyed hunting, playing cards and entertaining, especially at the family farm. The 4th of July was his favorite holiday where he could set off his spectacular "Display Fireworks" obtained with his pyrotechnic license. He could always be counted on for a good joke or a slightly risque limerick. He was an avid reader, particularly on the Civil War, World War II and all things political. He was very active in his church where he served on the vestry and later served on a search committee for a new rector. Most of all, he loved and was very proud of his family. We, in turn, loved him and will miss him dearly. The family wishes to give special thanks to his dedicated and loving caregivers, Johnnie Jackson and Hermes and Naomi Escobar, as well as Comfort Keepers - Jennifer, Denise and Teresa, and Vitas Hospice. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 34 years, Barbara McEwen Clayton; daughter, Mary Fielding Clayton; an infant son; sister, Joyce Phillips; and brother, Fielding Clayton. Survivors: In addition to his children, Elizabeth Clayton Stringer and husband, Hank, Jack Clayton and wife, Patricia, and Margaret Clayton Shouse and husband, Clint, Dr. Clayton is survived by his grandchildren, Ryman, Jack, Sara, Adam, Clay and Mary; sister, Carmen Palmer; Barbara's children, David Krausse and Jean Krausse, Susan Paisley and husband, Doug, and Carolyn Favre-Bulle; stepgrandchildren, Matthew, Katherine, Jason, Scott, Daniel and Magdalene; and nieces and nephews and their families.

Published by Star-Telegram from Jan. 5 to Jan. 6, 2014.
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Mr. Tex as I called him served along with my father James T. Montague, On the day my father passed in 2005, Mr. Tex called me and was returning my father's inquiry of if this was the man he had served with. I became good phone friends with Mr. Tex after that and talked to him often, just found out he had passed. I'm sure he has looked up my dad in heaven. God Bless all of you and your family, I am going to miss Mr. Tex. Perry Montague

May 27, 2014

Our deepest sympathies to the family. We thought of him and his family as a part of ours. We will surely miss him. God bless and know you are all in our prayers! Blessings, Scott & Autumn Ater

Scott & Autumn Ater

January 8, 2014

We are so blessed and proud to have known Irvin and have been a part of his life. He was a true gentleman who loved his family and life. We will look forward to many great times together in Eternity in the presence of our Lord.

God Bless and keep you during this time of separation and loss.

With Our Love and Prayers, Scott and Melanie McEwen

January 7, 2014

I never knew Irvin, but we were distant cousins. My sympathy to his family on his death.

Margaret McCleskey

January 7, 2014

Prayers and Peace to Margaret, Liz and Jack, may your many memories be a comfort to you. Your father will be missed.

Laura Sayers Comfort Keepers

January 7, 2014

The Officers and staff of Echo Company, Kemper Military School extend our most sincere and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Irvin. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.

John Downs,LtCol,USA,Ret.

January 7, 2014

What a wonderful tribute to a truly wonderful man. He left a beautiful legacy with his children and grandchildren. Irvin will be missed- his laughter and his wisdom.

Sally Bland

January 6, 2014

Dr.Clayton was my childhood to adult doctor he was the BEST may God be with his family

Verita Babers-Mann

January 6, 2014

For Liz, Margaret Jack and their families Love Ann

January 5, 2014

Liz, Margaret, Jack I am so sorry for the loss of your Father. I knew he was very sick so I am Thankful he is at Peace and free of pain and suffering. He is also reunited with Fielding and Barbara. That makes me happy. I have so many memories of all of us growing up on El. Dorado and Catalina. Most of all I remember him coming in from the office still in his white Dr. coat and always say to Liz Hey BeBo Or Liz might have called him that. Peace and Love to you all. RIP Dr. Clayton, you were loved by many. Ann Weeman Cooper

Ann Weeman-Cooper

January 5, 2014

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