James Louis "Jim" Clayton

One of the best Coaches at the Origional Huntington East High School

Jimmy was one of a kind for sure! So enthusiastic and motivating. He assisted in building our family two sport courts and was such an amazing example of kindness and encouragement. Praying your memories will bring you peace and sustain you and your family during this difficult time. Sincerely, with love Mary Russell

Sad to read of Jimmy's illness and subsequent passing . This goes back 50 some years now while a young man like Jimmy in Huntington , whether it was while I was working at Olympic Pool or working out at the YMCA May building there was always a pickup basketball game going on and Jimmy Clayton was usually dominating the play but in a fun good spirited way . Jimmy was very talented , humorous, gregarious guy with great people skills who's life clearly had a positive effect on many. My...

We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy and are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss seeing him drive on Donald Avenue in his suburban!

My love and peace to Mary, Levi and Catherine and the rest of his family. Enjoy a wonderful memories and neighborhood with the jungle boys. I visited him several years ago and got to catch up on everything. It was nice seeing Jimmy. I know he will be missed and loved Rest in peace my friend Jane Nolan Meyers

Thinking about you Catherine and Mary Elizabeth. Love, peace and prayers. Linda Nolan Dillard Capers

My condolences to Jimmy´s family. He grew up down the street from us in Huntington on Donald Ave. Great memories of him and his sister. Rest in heavenly peas my friend. Linda Nolan Dillard Capers

I first met Coach Clayton during my sophomore year in high School at Huntington East in1983. I was in a Driver's Ed. class and our teacher, Mr. Mann was absent one day. Coach substituted for Mr. Mann and I was selected to be the driver. Mr. Clayton sat in the front passenger side of the car and with three other students in the back seat, off we went. Coach asked me to get over onto Third Avenue, head west, and be prepared to make a left hand turn down the road because we were going to...

Jimmy was my childhood friend and then we continued our friendship through high school.. He was ALWAYS THERE FOR ME AND OTHERS.. He called me when I was in town and asked if he could come visit my Mom and spend time with me catching up.. he was never too busy.. we hsd a wonderful day at Riverview.. oh how he was loved bu my family .. O will miss every part of you!!