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Gene Clayton Obituary
ALTON — Gene F. Clayton, 87, died at 10:20 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020 at Alton Memorial Hospital.
He was born Feb. 17, 1933 in Fosterburg, Illinois, the son of the late Herbert and Maude (Clark) Clayton.
He served in the Marine Corp during the Korean War.
He retired after 35 years with Union Electric as a union lineman IBEW Local 649.
Surviving are one son, Jeffrey Allan Clayton (Patty) of Kewaskum, Wisconsin; four daughters, Rene' Oseland (Rick) of Cottage Hills, Illinois, Tammy Buzan (Mike) of Portsmouth, Virgina, Julie "Tiggy" Clayton (Mike Gray) of Alton, Illinois, and Demetria "Mimi" Parker (Shawn) of Fieldon, Illinois; eight grandchildren, Jarad Clayton, Jacob Clayton, and Justis Clayton ( Kate), Greg Aulabaugh, Eric Buzan (Katie), Britton Gene Clayton (Tricia), Sebastian Parker and Sommer Parker; six great-grandchildren; one brother, Jack Clayton (Joan) of Elsah, Illinois; one sister, Shirley Level (David) of Alton; along with numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by one grandson, Dearold Oseland; and two brothers, Jimmy Clayton and Duane Clayton.
No services are scheduled at this time. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Gent Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Additional information and online guest book may be found at www.gentfuneralhome.com.
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Judith Clayton Fox
October 26, 2020
Sarah with her Uncle Gene in the jitney.
Sarah Clayton
October 25, 2020
Fond memories from the last time (summer of 2007) I visited Uncle Gene, he was quite the comedian and a hoot to hang out with!
Judith Clayton Fox
October 23, 2020
Condolences to my cousins and Aunt Shirley and Uncle Jack. Even though many miles are between us, I have many fond memories of Uncle Gene. I was so glad he got to attend my daughter’s wedding back in 2001. RIP “Mean” Gene. You were one of the best!
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