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Clayton Fadeley Obituary
Born in Baltimore on May 5, 1937, he was the son of the late Katherine Becker Fadeley and Clayton Linwood Fadeley Sr. He graduated from Woodstock High School in 1955. Clayton retired from the US Army after 22+ years of service. He was a member of Woodstock American Legion Post#199, Edinburg V.F.W. Post #2447 and Woodstock Moose Lodge #575. He was preceded in death by his sister Alverta F. Sager.
Clayton has been enjoying his retirement with his wife, Orpha Clarine Lytton Fadeley. Together, they managed the Shenandoah Self Storage and The Flea Market. He is survived in death by his five children - Richard A. McDonald and his wife Alice of Columbus, Mississippi, Cindy Smelser and her husband, Terry of Talisheek, Louisiana, Lori Carroll and her husband, Mark of Fort Valley, Virginia, Clayton Linwood Fadeley III and his wife, Rhonda of Leesburg, Virginia, and Christine Bush and her husband, Edward John (Quad) of Richmond, Virginia; fourteen grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sisters, Charlotte Heishman of Edinburg, Virginia and Katherine Webster of Woodstock, Virginia.
Honorary Pallbearers will be Roy Bernard, Mark Carroll, Quint Bush, Quad Bush, Franklin Campbell, Jim Pults, Terry Smelser, T.J. Wakeman, Richard McDonald, and Robert McDonald.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Woodstock Rescue Squad, PO Box 221, Woodstock, Virginia 22664.
The family will be receiving friends at Dellinger's Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 7, 2010 from 7-9 PM. The funeral will be held at Wakeman's Grove Church of the Brethren at 11:00 AM on Thursday, April 8, 2010. Reverends Howard Lutz and Richard McDonald will officiate. Burial, with military honors by the U.S. Army, will follow at Cedarwood Cemetery in Edinburg.
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Memories and Condolences
for Clayton Fadeley
Charlotte Heishman
March 31, 2025
It has been almost 15 years since you went home, but I still miss you everyday.
Charlotte & Richard
March 31, 2023
Hey Clayton! Think about you and miss you everyday. I know you are having a great time with Mom, Dad, Alverta and the rest of the family. We miss all of you.
Your kids are doing great, but I know you are watching over them. Love You!
April 23, 2010
Orpha;
Your loss tugs at our hearts. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Robin Lyttle and Michael Demick.
April 20, 2010
Orpha, we were so saddened to learn of Clayton's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the many happy memories shared together over the years comfort you during this difficult time.
Debra and Bill
Jessica Jett
April 12, 2010
Orpha, Lori and family,
I just wanted you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers. He will be greatly missed by all.
April 10, 2010
Orpha, my sisters and I want to express our deepest sympathy. We send you our love to give you strengh to bear your sorrow.
April 10, 2010
Clayton and I graduated from WHS in the same class. My kindest thoughts are with you. Mary Frances (Shrum) Covert, Sebring, Florida.
April 9, 2010
Orpha, I never saw Clayton without a smile.....I will always remember the Ceramic Shop. Good memories.....
Bobbi Cyr
Kissy Webster
April 9, 2010
You are in my thoughts and prayers, may you cherish all the fond memories.
April 9, 2010
Our deepest sympathy for your loss. Clayton will be missed by all of us in Edinburg. God bless you.
The DiNardo Family
Ralph & Judy Heltzel
April 8, 2010
You have our deepest sympathy on your loss.
Tip & Faye Pangle
April 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
George Kilmetz
April 7, 2010
Having known Clayton and Orpha for 45 years, we know how his death has affected the family and friends. Our condolences to all. We'll meet again. George and Gudrun Kilmetz
Butch & Lenore kuykendall
April 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Audrey Ludwig
April 6, 2010
I am sorry for your loss. Your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to bless each and every one of you and hold you close in your time of need.
April 6, 2010
Orpha and family, We are going to miss Clayton so much, but as hard as it is we know he is no longer suffering. He has had a rough time the last couple of months, but God has called him home so he doesn't have to suffer anymore. I know right now you are surrounded by the kids, family and friends, but when the kids leave for home remember Richard and I are only a few miles and a phone call away. Lean on us. Love to you all. Charlotte & Richard
Rachelle Lytton Guffey
April 6, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Lori Crisman Vormbrock
April 6, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of loss. May God lift you up, hold each one of you close and comfort you.
Lori-Lori and family
Cheryl Polk
April 6, 2010
Orpha and Family-
I am sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Cheryl Polk
Cleo Didawick
April 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Gary, Kim, & Nathan Goodlin
April 6, 2010
There are no words to say how deeply sorry I am for your loss. Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
As a family you are one strong unit, lean on each other for strength and support. Tell stories to remember the good times and the love he had for each of you. Celebrate his life and your hearts will be filled with wonderful memories.
Love and Prayers.
Donnie Lytton
April 6, 2010
To my cousins and Aunt, I know hope my words and prayers give you strength, please know that all of us in Chicago are thinking of you
VFW POST 2447
April 6, 2010
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 199
April 6, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
FRANK PAINTER
April 6, 2010
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Cindy Bowman McAffrey
April 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time, so sorry I can't be there.
Marsha Snyder
April 6, 2010
May the wonderful memories you have bring you comfort at this time. I am thinking of you and keeping you close in prayer.
April 6, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to you. We are saddened to hear Clayton passed away. Our healing prayers are sent your way.
Wayne & Dee Tisinger
Robert Reynard
April 6, 2010
May God bless ,strenghten,and be with you all during this time of sorrow.I feel that Clayton was a very dear friend of mine and I always enjoyed haveing conversation and association with him.May all of his family be comforted by the hand of God during this time of sorrow.
ED HAMMAN
April 6, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Richard McDonald
April 6, 2010
We love you Dad.
Shirley Neff
April 6, 2010
Orpha and family,
May God comfort you and your family at this time and give you peace for the coming days.
Mary McClanahan, Tom McClanahan and family
Wesley and Shirley Neff
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