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John Clayton Obituary

John A. Clayton, 64, of Knowle, England and Richmond, died Saturday, May 24, 2003 in England. Mr. Clayton was a graduate of the University of Richmond, and was managing director of the UK Division of Senn- Delaney Leadership Consulting. He is survived by his wife, Lynn Luck Clayton; two daughters, Jennifer Anne Clayton, and Khristanne Clayton Ward and her husband, Steve; two stepsons, Ernest J. and Matthew B. Paxton; two granddaughters; and two brothers, Curtis and Graham Clayton. A memorial service will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, June 1, at Grace Baptist Church, 4200 Dover Rd., 23221, with visitation to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lynwood Luck Music Memorial at Grace Baptist Church or the University of Richmond.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from May 26 to May 27, 2003.

Memories and Condolences
for John Clayton

13 Entries

Bob Stubblefield

June 6, 2003

Dear Mrs Clayton,

I knew and loved John as a Theta Chi brother at U.R. Am so sorry to learn of his untimely passing. He always had a lot to give to others. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Bob Stubblefield

Debbie Brown

May 30, 2003

Please know that the Radford University community benefited greatly because of Mr. Clayton's wisdom and expertise during the time he served on the Board of Visitors. He also was one of the kindest gentlemen I have ever had the pleasure to meet. Our condolences to the family.

Bronwyn & Ben Raymond

May 30, 2003

To Dear Lynn and Family

We are so sorry for your loss. John was one of the most incredibly warm, caring and selfless people I have ever had the good fortune to know.

I shall miss his enormous zest for life, his smile and his hugs.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to you all.

Ben & Bronwyn Raymond

Lyndon Williams

May 30, 2003

To Lynne,Jennifer and Khristanne our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.

John and I spent many hours together driving up and down the M6 motorway in the UK and staying at the Derby Lodge Hotel, working at the Jaguar Halewood plant. I have so many happy memories of those times. For John I know that the work we did at Halewood made him so proud and I like to think of it as a testimony to his ability to help people see and fulfill their true potential. We have lost a wonderful colleague, a great leader but most importantly for me I have lost a true friend somone who was equally loved by my family. We send our love. Lyndon, Helen, Jonathan and Anna.

Leila Marie Said Gutowski

May 29, 2003

I have met one of John's daughters

and have known his former wife for 10 years, and from them, could glean, this was a kind, compassionate, communicative and willing to learn human being.

I will be there Sunday to share in the celebration of his life well lived.

Thank you,

Leila

Hilary Whitby

May 29, 2003

It has been one of the greatest priveleges of my life to know John. Spending time with him was relaxing, joyful and safe. I knew that whenever I was in his company there would always be an abundance of laughter and learning. John created a learning environment wherever he went. It came naturally to him to understand others, care about them and stay free of judgement. Working with him was like being in the presence of pure electricity. He is an unforgettable gentleman.

My thoughts go to Lynne and all the family

Woodie Motley Morgan

May 27, 2003

... our deepest sympathy and love to all the Clayton family ... our prayers are with you ...

Woodruth Motley and Woodie M. Morgan

Mike and Mary Dale

May 27, 2003

John was one of those people you meet in life who you wish you could spend more time with. His warmth and humanity shone through. He really liked people, and he'll be remembered by everyone whose life was touched by him. Our thoughts are with you, Lynne, and all your family.

Sincerely, Mike and Mary Dale

Geoffrey Cooke

May 27, 2003

To John's Family -

My thoughts and prayers are with you as you endure John's death. My special rememberances of John include morning prayer meetings in his room at Senn-Delaney company gatherings. John's presence created a peace and spirtuality that brought out the best in those present. He provided a model for us in reverence for the human spirit and thinking first of others. I will miss him and will be inspired by him. I hope that time and the knowledge that he made the world better will ease the pain of his loss.

Geoff Cooke

Flavia Dalzell Payne

May 27, 2003

Dear Clayton Family: What a very wonderful man he was and will continue to be in our hearts. Thank you for sharing him with us. Here are a few words by Chaucer from The Canterbury Tales, which could have been written for John himself:

There was a Knight, a most distinguished man,

Who from the day on which he first began

To ride abroad had followed chivalry,

Truth, honour, generousness and courtesy.

He was of sovereign value in all eyes,

And though so much distinguished, he was wise

And in his bearing modest as a maid,

He never yet a boorish thing had said,

In all his life to any, come what might;

He was a true, a perfect gentle-knight.

Carl & Christy Smith

May 26, 2003

Khristanne and family,

We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. We wish we could be there for you. Please let us know if there is anything you need. You and your entire family are in our prayers.

God Bless,

Carl, Christy, & Chloe

Dustin Seale

May 26, 2003

John was the dearest of friends, the kindest person I've known and a great leader. He will be missed by me and countless others. He was lucky to be one of those people whose vocation and avocation were one in the same - helping people grow. He helped me more in my ten years with him than I could have ever imagined. He was the best I've ever seen at helping people get beyond themselves and develop. He was a great singer and the funniest dancer I've seen. I loved to watch him dance. It was all him - joyful, fun and free of ego. We should all learn to live the way John danced. The last meeting John and I had started with a prayer, led by him. He was with the Lord then and I know he is with Him now. My love and prayers go to Lynn, the girls, all his family and friends. The joy he brought to each of us will be with us for a lifetime and always outway any pain we have now.

Dustin

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