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Robert James Clayton

1941 - 2020

BORN

1941

DIED

2020

Robert Clayton Obituary

INDEPENDENCE – Robert James Clayton 78, of Independence, Iowa, died Wednesday, February 5, 2020, in Edinburg, Texas. A celebration of life gathering will be held on Sunday, June 21. Visitation will begin at 3 p.m., followed by a 4:30 p.m. service at the Indee Community Bible Church, 301 2nd Street SE, Independence.

He was born on November 1, 1941, the son of Charles and Marcella Clayton.

He is survived by his wife, Paula (Zingg) Clayton.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Independence Bulletin-Journal on Jun. 15, 2020.

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21

Visitation

3:00 p.m.

Indee Community Bible Church

301 2nd Street SE, Independence, IA

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21

Celebration of Life

4:30 p.m.

Indee Community Bible Church

301 2nd Street SE, Independence, IA

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