Joseph Edward Claytor

Lila and kids....



We love you and are always here for you when you might need us. Remember the talks we used to have...about the future and hope beyond death. These things will serve to strengthen you further.

Joe Claytor was quite a man. I admit there were times when I absolutely loved him...and those rough times when I couldnt stand him. Its definitely not right that he isnt around anymore. I miss him.



love...

jermaine and jen

Joe Claytor from what I have seen was looked up to by almost everyone that was around him... He was one of the hardest working people I have ever known especially when it came to taking care of his family... as a kid in the Houston scene I was always more than happy to be a part of any Joe Claytor production. He was loved by many. My thoughts are with his family Lila, Thoren, Jarren, Tristana, & his mother Christina.

Thanks Joe. You booked my first gig and I know you will find your way. Much love.

Lila, it is imposible to express in words how truely sorry Chris and I are for your loss. Chris is just beside himself and feels as if he's lost a brother. Joe was indeed a rare breed and made a life-long impression on everyone he met. He will be truely missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, the children and his family. You now that we are here for you. If you need anything at all please call us!

Lila, I wish you all the best, and offer my most sincere sympathy on your loss. I thought Joe was always was a hoot and a holler, and always was cool to Vinal Edge Records. We ran some of our wildest ads back in the day in Rivethead, that no other big music mag would have let go to print. I will also remember his excited grin at record shows when buying or selling wild Kozik and Coop posters.

Wow...how long have I known Joe? When I first moved to Houston in like 1989 or 1990 Joe helped me get into my very first band ever. That was Manhole. From then on he was always a part of my life thru booking, writing, and any of the millions of things he did to help out the bands he loved. He was a guy with passion...and the talent to follow thru with whatever he set his mind to. He helped out so many of us....thanks Joe....Allison

My deepest sympathy goes to Joe's family...especially his wife and kids as they are like my own family.

~My prayers and condolences to the family~



I met Joe about 16 years ago. Joe watched me grow up while Kelly Watsons and I were "high school sweethearts".

Through the years of working in the industry, tons of mutual friends and loving Joes' productions and shows, we shared alot of laughs.

I now wish I would have known him better.

What I did know of Joe Claytor was truly a stand up guy. And a friend if you ever needed one.

I am very sorry for your loss.

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY.

Joe, you were a wonderful and multi-talented man...I'll never forget our great times at Goat's Head Soup, Emo's and many others. Didn't have the pleasure of talking to you in many years and surely missed it. You will be forever remembered...

Love,

Julie Kelly (Bifano)

JOE CLATOR'S INFLUENCE ON THE WORLD WILL BE GREATLY MISSED BY EACH AND EVERY PERSON THAT HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO KNOW HIM. I SEND MY DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO ALL OF HIS FAMILY AND FRIENDS.

Joe was always nice to me. I remember he was excited to be a dad. Condlolences to family.

My deepest condolences to Joe's family. I worked with Joe for years at the Axiom in Houston and will never forget all the great memories that I have of him.

I had the great pleasure of being Joes right hand man in the music biz for many years. We shared a friendship that went beyond running shows and putting out magazines. He was an inspiration and mentor to me. He was the glue and calalyst for an entire segment of the Houston music scene.He did not do it for the money. He had a saying of"Gonna rock out for the kids!" and that was what Joe was about. Rock on my brother.Nobody can ever do it like you did. EVER! We miss you JOE!!!!!!!

My thoughts are with the family at this hard time. I am very sorry for your loss.

You are missed beyond belief. We've had laughs & lots of tears in the last few days. I am so proud of the father & husband you became & we'll make sure that Thoren always remembers.

I knew Joe from a long, long time ago. Friends with the whole Axiom / Goats Head Soup, etc. gang. I'm really sorry to hear about Joe, and the loss for his family. He was a really cool guy, and whoever wrote the obituary got it exactly right. He will be missed. My condolences to his wife (whom I don't know), his children and extended family. Rock on, Joe. Keep the angels jammin'.

our hearts go out to the family & our prayer's are with you

I met Joe about 18 years ago and my life was forever changed. He was so captivating, so young, so full of ideas, so creative and so stubborn! He is such an important part of my life and there is a huge empty place in my heart knowing that he is gone. I am overwhelmed with sorrow for all of his family and friends. He was so deeply loved by so many and Joe will be so greatly missed.

Our hearts go out to the whole family and wish we could be there for your support. am sending a love hug along ( ), the hug is meant for love and strength, The miles inbetween are long but the heart is there. Love,

Bob & Susie Foor (Chris's brother)

9230 E. 32 Road

Cadillac, Michigan 49601