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Dexter Clayton Obituary

Dexter (JP) Clayton, resident of Sanderson, Florida passed on Thursday, April 4, 2013 in Montgomery, Alabama. Dexter was born February 21, 1971 in Gainesville, Florida to Alvin and Mary Jo Clayton. He was educated in the Baker County School System and graduated with the class of 1990. Preceding him in death: paternal grandparents, Mr. Willie and Mother Florida Clayton; maternal grandparents, Deacon Ozell and Mother Alma Blue.
Left to cherish memories: parents, Alvin and Mary Jo Clayton; children, Takeyla Clayton, Dexter Clayton, Fenesse Walker, Elaxis Marques; grandson, Randall Rigsby; sisters, Loretta Clayton, Calandra Clayton, Rhonda Mintz (Tyrahn); brothers, Kendrick Clayton, Tyrone Tisdale; hosts of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Dexter R. Clayton will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Faith Bible Church. Sanderson, Florida. Videll Williams, Pastor, Elder Alvin Armstrong, Jr. Officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2013 at Church of God By Faith, 5 Church Road, Sanderson, Florida.
Arrangements entrusted to COMBS FUNERAL HOME. 292 NE Washington Street. Lake City, Florida. (386) 752-4366. Marq Combs-Turner, L.F.D. "The Caring Professionals"

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Published by Lake City Reporter on Apr. 11, 2013.

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Tara Evans

April 15, 2013

Continious Prayer's for your Family, Deck, May You forever rest in peace..My Friend, My Classmate, You will always be remembered...Love Tara Evans

Billy Wallace

April 12, 2013

I pray that the Lord Bless your family at this time. There are no words that can say what I want to say, except that The Father makes no mistakes. I pray for comfort, guidance and strength for your family at this time of grief. Absent from the body, but present with the Lord.

April 12, 2013

To the clayton family! May god be with you in the time of sorrow. trust in god no one greater than him.may the thought of knowing that we share in your sorrow be of comfort to you and the entire family, Norman and Mary Ruise and family Sanderson,Fla

T. Slater

April 12, 2013

Words cannot express the way that I am feeling. I will continue to pray for your children and family, and that solace and comfort are found in discomfort. I will never forget the fond and fun memories, JP was truly a good person, so loved and will be genuinely missed.

April 12, 2013

Mary Jo and Alvin you all are in our prayer, may god bless the family. Lillie Jones & Lucille Gordon ( Jefferson)

Tina Heard

April 12, 2013

from the HEard family up north

leteisha webb brockington

April 12, 2013

Jp you will be missed we shared lots of laughs. May the lord comfort and strenthen your family during this time of sorrow.god bless u

April 12, 2013

Prayers and blessings to the clayton family may god continue to watch over u. God bless you j.p. you will be missed teisha and family

Rev. & Mrs. James Rackley St. John Missionary Baptist Church Family

April 12, 2013

To the clayton Family : Surely goodness in mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord for ever. Psalm 23:6

Nikki Snowden

April 12, 2013

JP I was so sad when I heard the news. You were a good person and I will miss you dearly Hun. I remember our last conversation about 3 weeks ago and just know you were loved. I pray for your MOM and your kids. Blessings and Love Rest JP Rest

Rev. & Mrs James Rackley St. John missionary Baptist church family

April 11, 2013

To the Clayton Family: surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the in the house of the Lord for ever. Psalm 23:6

Al & Ruby Jefferson

April 11, 2013

Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.

Rosa Dolison

April 11, 2013

To The Clayton Family, may the Lord strengthen and comfort you all now and in the days to come. We love yall and we are praying for yall, Theresa Chandler and Rosa Dolison.

Wanda (Givens) Williams

April 11, 2013

To the Clayton Family, may the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus, during this trying time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mary A. Jefferson-Simmons

April 11, 2013

Mary Jo and Alvin, our prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. We love you.

Edward Givens

April 11, 2013

May the Lord be a comfort to the Clayton Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

JACKIE JACKSON

April 11, 2013

My prayers goes out to the CLAYTON'S FAMILY. May God be with you in your time of sorrow.

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