Clayton Wesley Briley

Clayton Briley Obituary

CLAYTON WESLEY BRILEY passed away on Sunday February 1, 2009 at his home in Magnolia, Texas. Funeral Services were held at Graceview Baptist Church on February 3, 2009, Pastor Bryan Donahoo officiated. Clayton lived a long and adventurous life of 25 years and passed away due to complications of Cerebral Palsy. His life verse was " I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength" Phillipians 4:13 Clayton was the founding member of The JOY Ministry at Graceview Baptist Church in Tomball, Texas, a ministry for children and adults with special needs. Clayton is survived by his parents Thad and Denise Briley, sister Lauren Briley and brother Dillon Briley all of Magnolia, Texas. Grandparents Donal and Dorothy Wesley of Texas City, Texas and Richard and Bernice Briley of Orange, Texas and many other aunts, uncles and cousins. The Briley's wish to thank Dr. Clifford Mishaw, Clayton's nurse Ms. Rhonda Kuehn and all the JOY families, Volunteers and members of Graceview Baptist Church who have made it possible to "Take JOY to the World" and make church a better place for people with disabilities.

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Published by Houston Chronicle on Apr. 1, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Clayton Briley

14 Entries

Teri Brown

April 5, 2009

We feel so blessed to have known Clayton and to be part of your JOY family! Trevor now looks forward to going to church, and tells everyone about GOD. You know his friend, JESUS. God bless.
JOYfully,
Teri, Michael, Trevor, and Noah Brown

Vernon & Marsha Reavis

April 3, 2009

Vernon and I feel deeply blessed to have known Clayton and served him in the Joy Ministry. We miss him and think of him daily.He is with the Lord and is free of pain and suffering. Because of this his life will always be a testimony to God's mercy and grace. He will never be forgotten.

Bernice Collier

April 3, 2009

Clayton was truly a blessing to Joy, and God placed him in beautiful position to be the reason for Joy. Many families and children, young and old adults, are being blessed due to Clayton. He will always be in our memories, he gave James a reason to grow in Christ and know that there was a Church family that accepts him. My prayers are with you each day.

Aunt Janelle

April 2, 2009

Clayton enriched our family from his first day to his last day. He had a very special place in our family and touched every heart that knew him. The loving memories we all have of Clayton and his wonderful "Briley" family are photos taken by the heart, last till the longest day, never wear out, can never get lost, and never given or taken away. Clayton will always be with us. Wonderful squares added to our Family Quilt. Love to each of you.

Jason Nelson and family

April 2, 2009

Thank you, Clayton and Briley family for serving others your whole life. We really appreciate that you blazed a trail for us to follow.

Donna McConnell

April 2, 2009

Sending love to you right now, Sparky!

Rob & Robyn Thrower

April 2, 2009

We love you and feel so blessed to have been even a microscopic part of Clayton's life! He was truly THE joy boy and was an inspiration to be around. We want to thank him for allowing himself to be used by God in a mighty and unselfish way. Love, The Thrower family

Aunt Collen

April 2, 2009

We always said that God knew who to give Clayton to - Denise! He chose Clayton as a minister of his word, but He chose the "Briley" family to have the honor of being the instrument to aid Clayton's ministry! We all miss him, but I just keep seeing the image that Lauren gave us - Jesus, teaching Clayton to walk and talk! I know he is with my Mama and Daddy and is being loved by them! Remember the poem "The Family Quilt"! Love you all!

Katrina Chevalier

April 1, 2009

Windchimes...

JOYce Weatherford

April 1, 2009

Briley family, you can never understand the love our family feels for Clayton and your family. Because of your obedience we have been able to find peace, as well as purpose, in our lives. Additionally, the ministry has allowed James to become the young man God called him to be.

Trina Hoot

April 1, 2009

Your family is in our prayers. Clayton is now walking with the lord and singing his praises.

Sandra Davis

April 1, 2009

Denise, Thad, and family - I was just thinking about Clayton when I got your email with the newspaper link. Although he had many, many obstacles in his few years, he -- and you -- never looked back -- and I never heard you ask out loud, "Why me?" God used Clayton to bring light to an issue that all churches need to confront: Do you truly minister to every family in your congregation?

Thank you for sharing Clayton with all of us. I am so totally JOYful whenever I think about him today: STANDING, WALKING, RUNNING at the side of The Saviour -- no obstacles, no restraints -- totally free. It's what every Christian wants...

Love to you all, and GOD BLESS...
Sandra Davis

DIANE G

April 1, 2009

My prayers are with you at this time of sorrow.

denise briley

April 1, 2009

Hi all, I wanted to make sure that you got this.

We had not published it at the time Clayton passed away since the service was so soon, it would have not made the paper.. now I felt it was just time to do it... we are so loved and we thank all of you for your support and prayers.

Thad, Denise, Lauren and Dillon

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