Clayton A. Shepperson

DANVILLE - Clayton A. Shepperson, 53, of 100 Hagenbuch Loop, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, at the Columbia-Montour Home Hospice at Maria Hall, Danville.
He was born July 1, 1955, in Danville, a son of Walter Shepperson, of Danville, and the late Lidia (Hummer) Shepperson. He was married to the former Debbie Sue Taylor, who survives.
Clayton was a 1973 graduate of Danville High School and served in the Army during the Vietnam War.
He was employed as a certified welder for more than 25 years at ACF Industries in Milton.
He was a member of the River of Life Assembly of God in Sunbury where he served as a deacon and a trustee. Clayton loved the Lord with ALL of his heart. He occasionally volunteered at Grandview Nursing Home, Danville, preaching the word of God.
Clayton's hobbies included hunting and raising chickens. He was a person who loved God's creation. His greatest enjoyment and delight was spending time with his grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons and daughter-in-law, Jeremiah and Bonnie Shepperson, of Mountville, and Shane Shepperson who is currently serving in the Air Force stationed in Germany; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jenny and Todd Summers, of Mingoville, and Kimberly and Steve Baar, of St. Paul, Minn.; nine grandchildren; one brother, Daniel Shepperson and his wife, Amy, of Catawissa; five sisters, Janet Hummer and her husband, Jay, Lidgia Zimmerman and her husband, Fred, Angie Shepperson, Shirley Hawley and her husband Don, and Ruth Shepperson, all of Danville; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Floyd Shepperson, and one sister, Theresa Shepperson in infancy.
A celebration of Clayton's life will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the River of Life Assembly of God, 701 S. Second St., Sunbury, with his pastor, the Rev. Kerry Bingaman officiating. There will be a time of viewing and paying final respects at the conclusion of the service.
Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Military rites will be accorded by local veterans groups.
Memorial contributions may be made to River of Life Assembly of God.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Visneski Funeral Home, Inc. 10 W. Mahoning St., Danville.