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TROY EWELL CLAYTON

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TROY EWELL CLAYTON obituary, 1961-2019, Fort Wayne, IN

BORN

1961

DIED

2019

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D. O. McComb and Sons - Lakeside Park

1140 Lake Ave

Fort Wayne, Indiana

TROY CLAYTON Obituary

TROY EWELL CLAYTON, 58, passed away Friday, Dec. 27, 2019, at his home in Fort Wayne, Ind. Born Feb. 21, 1961 in Louisville, Ky., he was a son of the late Betsy Jewel and Willie Lee Clayton, who survives. He was a member of The Chapel and was involved in Sunday School, led a divorce care group and was a greeter. Troy enjoyed working with his hands and was a jack-of-all-trades. He was self-employed, doing home remodeling and furniture refinishing. Troy is survived by his children, David (April) Clayton of Noblesville, Ind., Jessica Clayton of Fort Wayne, Ind., Jon Clayton of Secane, Pa.; siblings, Kim (Ronnie) Anderson, Byron (Lisa) Clayton, Mark Clayton, all of Louisville, Ky., Rachel (Chad) Parker of Lapeer, N.Y., Jacob (Rachel) Clayton of Lynchburg, Va.; and two grandchildren, Nathan and Gracie. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Gary Clayton. Memorial service is 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at Blackhawk Christian Church, 7400 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, Ind., with calling one hour prior. Memorials may be made to The Chapel, 2505 West Hamilton Rd. South, Fort Wayne, Ind. Arrangements by D.O. McComb and Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Ave., Fort Wayne, Ind. To sign the online guestbook visit www.mccombandsons.com

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Dec. 29, 2019.

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Daron and Nancy Zolman

December 30, 2019

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Praying for you in your time of sorrow We will always remember all the good times we shared with Troy and your family.

Bobby & Teresa Smith

December 29, 2019

Kim, Ronnie, Brooke & Lauren,
Your entire family is being lifted up in prayer. We are sorry and are asking God to hold you up and comfort you as only He can do. We love your family and wish we could bear some of the sorrow for you. At times like this, God gives us the strength we need to endure and we know your Faith is strong. Trusting God will grant you the Grace you need during this difficult time. We love you all very much.

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1:00 p.m.

Blackhawk Christian Church

7400 E. State Blvd., Fort Wayne, IN

Dec

31

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

Blackhawk Christian Church

7400 E. State Blvd, Fort Wayne, IN

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D. O. McComb and Sons - Lakeside Park

1140 Lake Ave, Fort Wayne, IN 46805

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