Samuel Eugene Clayton

Samuel Eugene Clayton obituary, Middletown, DE

Samuel Eugene Clayton

Samuel Clayton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home - Middletown on Oct. 1, 2025.

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******* FUNERAL HAS BEEN MOVED TO DANIELS & HUTCHISON FUNERAL HOME*********
Samuel Eugene Clayton, age 58, was born to the late James L. and Lillie M Clayton.
He sadly departed on February 9, 2025, at Christiana Hospital, Newark Delaware.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers Leroy A. Clayton and James N. Clayton.
He leaves behind to cherish his memory four children, Norman Little, Samuel Blackston, Raiquan Clayton Sr. and Daequon Clayton. One grandchild, Raiquan Clayton Jr., two brothers, Charles E. King Sr. and Clarence F. Clayton Sr. (Donna), one sister, Curetha Clayton-Blackiston.
Services will be held on Saturday, February 22nd at Mt Calvary Baptist Church, 300 New St., Middletown, DE 19709. The viewing will be from 9 – 11 am, the service will begin at 11 am. Burial is private.
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