Clayton R. Washington Jr.

It is with great sadness that the family of Clayton Randolph Washington, Jr. announces his passing on Friday, December 28, 2018 at the age of 83 years after a long and courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. Clayton was born in Charlottesville, VA to the late Clayton Randolph Washington, Sr. and Eliza Gross Washington. The family moved to Hampton (Phoebus), VA when Clayton was very young. Clayton was educated in the Hampton City School System, attending George P. Phenix H. S. He graduated with a degree in Physical Education from North Carolina A&T University and obtained a Master's Degree from Indiana University and Old Dominion University. Clayton also served in the U. S. Army. He was employed as a teacher at James Solomon Russell High School in Lawrenceville, VA where he coached football and basketball. He relocated to Hampton and worked as a devoted educator in the Hampton City Schools, retiring as Principal of Phoebus High School. Clayton lived a fulfilling life and left a lasting legacy. He recognized the positive qualities in people and inspired them to achieve their potential and be good, productive citizens. He touched the lives of many and was always proud to represent the Phoebus and Hampton communities. In addition to his love for children and education, Clayton loved his church, Zion Baptist. He enjoyed teaching Sunday school and served as a Deacon until his health declined. Clayton is survived by his daughter, Christina Washington Clark, Ph.D., whom he loved, treasured and always took extreme pride in her accomplishments. Clayton will be forever remembered by his brothers, Raymond Washington and Stephen Washington (Carol); Godson David Barr III; a dear friend, Ann Hammond and a host of other loving relatives and friends. The family acknowledges the love and care provided by Kirk Turner, Steve Teel, Charles Cox, Quida McLaughlin, Tina Manago, and the entire Devonshire staff. A celebration of Clayton's life will be held at Zion Baptist Church, 125 W. County St., Hampton on Saturday, Jan 5, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. Reverend Joshua N. King, Sr. presiding. A viewing will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 10:00 a.m to 1:30 p.m. at Zion Baptist Church.Memorial donations in memory of Clayton may be made to American Parkinson's Disease Association, American Cancer Society, or J. Dett Marshburn Scholarship Fund at Zion Baptist Church. The family of Clayton Washington extends sincere gratitude to everyone for their thoughts, prayers, warm words of comfort, and all special acts of kindness during this difficult time. Services of comfort entrusted to Smith Brothers Funeral Home, 545 E. Mercury Blvd., Hampton, 757-723-411