LES CLAYTON Obituary

Les Clayton Our much beloved Father, Husband, Brother, Poppa, Friend, and Coach was all this and more. Les was born Jan. 30th 1942 in Brownsville, TX to Lester and Dortha Clayton. Graduated from Lincoln High and married his high school sweet heart Patricia Swanson. Enlisted in the US Air Force where he spent 4 years serving his country. Les was very involved with sports and coaching. He took great pride coaching his daughters for over 15 years. Les rode motor cross flat Track, and was an avid runner. He enjoyed hunting, fishing with family members. Les also enjoyed his Rose Garden and spending time with his dogs and birds. Les was a dependable hard working truck driver and met many friends on the road. 23 years ago Les with his 3rd daughter Brandie started a new life with Genie Hornbuckle. Genie and Les met at a church function and started a happy life together. Les's real passion was his children, family and the Lord Jesus Christ. Everyone who came in contact with Les was a friend. Les leaves behind his wife Genie, daughter's Alison, Kym and Brandie, sisters Rainy and Tawnya, Step- children Rebecca, Jesse, Nellie, Jacob , nephews, Nieces, grandchildren and great grandchildren whom he loved dearly. Service will be held Thursday, March 8th, 3:00pm at Covington Christian Fellowship.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Mar. 8 to Mar. 9, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for LES CLAYTON

12 Entries

Barbi Hammond (Gama)

April 4, 2012

Love and prayers to all the family. Les was not only a coach, but a dad to me. I remember many a nights at the Clayton house with my "sisters" Kym and Alison. He will be dearly missed.

kathy hornbuckle

March 12, 2012

Thank you for being a great person. you were always there for me in my time of need. I know you had special relationships with many people but i know how proud you were of Billy and how much you both loved each other. I will do my best to help carry on.

Randy Lien

March 10, 2012

I had the pleasure of meeting Les & selling him an RV! He was the most engaging & heartfelt people I've ever met! I had a genuine LOVE $ the guy! I WILL FOREVER MISS YOU MY FRIEND & PLEASE KEEP MY SEAT WARM IN HEAVEN!!! God Bless all his family.... See ya soon buddy,

Randy Lien

Karen Ford

March 9, 2012

My heart aches for all. A wonderful man, a huge loss and love on going. Kym, my bff, you know I am here for you just as you were for me when my husband passed. Now we have another strong one looking over us. Les, thank you for the love you shared w/me as your "other" daughter. You are missed by so many. Love & blessings to all!

Ken & Dona Hook

March 9, 2012

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Savannah Hornbuckle

March 9, 2012

Papa... I don't think anyone could represent that name any better then you. I'm going to miss all the yelling at me to turn off the lights, shut the screen doors, or put my dishes away. I'm going to miss going to the lake with you every summer, swimming after church, camping with you, hugging you, and talking politics with you! I swear you were the only one that understood! I know you're looking out for me up there! I thank god everyday for blessing me with such a wonderful grandfather... miss you forever and always. Rest in peace.

Renee Kinyon

March 9, 2012

I grew up at the Clayton house, living across the street and loved to be around Les as he always made me feel like part of the family. I have so many memories, I can see Les sitting at the kitchen table eating hot peppers and then drinking the juice as if it was water. I havent seen Les for many years but think of him often and I am very sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers to Allison and Kim and to the rest of Les's family I never had the chance to meet. Renee Kinyon(Puyallup, WA)

Dex and Laurel LeVene

March 9, 2012

We were sorry to hear of Les's passing. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Allison and Kim.

March 8, 2012

Les was a wonderful man to me. He's always embraced me and I loved him dearly. Through the years to me he has guided me with my children and was the grandpa my girls never had. He was a man in whom I owe many thanks for all he has brought to my life. I will always remember him. His smile, he's eye's and his words of encouragement. He's faith in God gave him life and in turn, he gave it back. I will always love him and miss him. My prayers are with the family.

Rhonda Pederson

March 8, 2012

I first meet Les and Patty in 1978 when he was coaching his daughter Alison's softball team. I moved to Spokane a few years after that but I had the opportunity to reconnect with him in 2004. I worked by one of the stores he delivered at so I got the chance to visit with him about once a month for several years. Driving down the street he was easy to recognize with his silver hair and that stricking smile. We talked about his family, how much he loved Alison and Kym and his love for Jesus Christ. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

March 8, 2012

Thank you for your service

Darrel and MaryAnne Heil

March 8, 2012

We are so sorry for Les'passing. We know he went to the arms of Jesus. We are sorry we cannot be there for Patty and his girls and the rest of his family.

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