Michael Albert "Mickey" Clayton

Michael Albert "Mickey" Clayton obituary

Michael Albert "Mickey" Clayton

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Tallahassee,

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Michael Clayton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Tillman Funeral Home - Tallahassee on Aug. 27, 2025.

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Michael Albert "Mickey" Clayton, 71, of Tallahassee passed unexpectedly on Monday, August 25, 2025. Services will be 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 30, at New Mt. Zion AME Church, Tallahassee. Viewing-visitation will be 4-6 p.m. Friday at Tabernacle M.B. Church. Born in Jacksonville, Mickey was a graduate of Merritt Island High School (1971). He earned his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from his beloved Florida A&M University. Mickey's entire career was spent at FAMU in various capacities: Director, Student Activities; Head Coach, Women's Basketball; Head Coach, Men's Basketball; Compliance Officer, University Athletics and Director, FAMU Boosters. Coach Clayton was a devout member of New Mt. Zion, a FAMU Hall-of-FAMER and a loyal member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. Coach Clayton's love and legacy will be preserved forever by his loving wife, Barbara Joyce Calloway Clayton; doting daughters: Tiffany (Donte) Hudson, Deneatra G. Wilson, Myah C. (Joseph) Morgan, Mikki Clayton and Milan C. (Andonte) Gennie; 12 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; brothers: Craig (Jennifer) and Kevin Clayton; and a host of other loving relatives and friends.

For the Celebration of Life Service (Livestream) https://www.youtube.com/live/Xe_XeAo5kM8?si=kloKZy71AmaH8zoR

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DONNA K SWILLEY

Yesterday

My sincere and deepest condolences to the Family.

Donna Swilley

Earl Hankerson

Yesterday

My Guy! My deepest condolences to the family!

Wanda (Aquilla) Crosby

Yesterday

Sis, as the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you all continue to feel comforted by the LOVE of GOD as well as the support of family and friends.

Rashad R. Mujahid

Yesterday

May The Almighty pardon your faults and grant you a home in the highest regions of Paradise. A beautiful human soul, brother and friend. May you continually be elevated in your new life, by all of the good and honorable deeds you contributed in this life. Peace be unto you my brother. Imam Rashad R. Mujahid and Family.

Nick Ross

August 28, 2025

My condolences to the Clayton family. Coach, I thanked you when you gave me the basketball scholarship, but I´m saying thank you again. You gave me the opportunity to play basketball and graduate from a great. I´ll always be grateful.

Barry and Darlene Cooper

August 28, 2025

Condolence to the Clayton family. May God be with you during this time of sorrow and days after. Mickey will be missed by many. We have to hold on to our memories of him.
Barry and Darlene Cooper, Orlando, Florida

Maya Stephens-Aliyy

August 28, 2025

This is definitely a hard pill to swallow. Clayton you will forever be missed and appreciated for everything you have been to so many. On behalf of the Andersons, Aliyys and mommy please know we are praying for all of the family's hearts during this time. May you all be met with grace, unexplainable Godly peace and so much love. We love you all!!

Manuel F Muñoz

August 27, 2025

Craig Graham

August 27, 2025

It's surreal to know that you are no longer here. We've had some great times and many laughs over the last several years. I cherished our friendship an
d will really miss you. I'm sure we will see each other again. I bet the golf courses in Heaven will be amazing. Rest in peace Mickey. Your friend forever Craig.

Kathy Horton

August 27, 2025

Thank you for being an inspiration to my son, Renard Darling, Sr., and so many other young adults. My sincere condolences to you and your family. Ms. Kathy L Horton

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New Mt. Zion AME Church

Tallahassee,

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