"Very sorry to hear of Clayton' s passing. We did things occasionally when I lived on the Northside in the late 60's. You resided on Broadway and I lived just down the street. My family moved and I graduated from Southport High School. I kept in touch with some of the kids that went on to North Central but lost track of Clayton. Coincidentlly this would have been our 40th class reunioun. North Central is in July and mine will be in October. Glad to hear he was successful. I'm sure he will be greatly missed. Please except my condolences.Rikki M. Clark"
In loving memory of
Clayton Louis Rich
December 31, 1969 - December 31, 1969
Clayton L. Rich, 57, former resident of Indianapolis, passed away peacefully on Jan. 28, 2012, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., following a valiant fight against cancer. Born in Chicago on March 7, 1954, Clayton was raised in Indianapolis and moved to Florida at age 20.
Gifted with boundless intellect and mechanical aptitude, he founded Clayton Rich Enterprises printing company at age 16. Clayton was an alumnus of North Central High School, Indianapolis, and Florida International University.
He is survived by his mother Jean Rich; brother Greg Rich; sisters Penny (William) Paraskevas and Laura (Marlin) Wilson; nephews, a niece, grandnephews and a grandniece. He was preceded in death by his father, H. Richard Rich, and sister-in-law, Mary Elizabeth Rich.
A memorial service is set for Saturday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m. at the Carmel chapel of Leppert Mortuary, 900 Rangeline Rd., Carmel, Ind. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m.; private interment will follow the 11 a.m. service.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Washington Township Special Olympics, c/o Ray Baker, 55 Highland Manor Court S., Indianapolis IN 46228; or to Vitas Hospice Charitable Fund, www.vitascharityfunds.org. Online messages may be posted at www.leppertmortuary.com.
Tributes
"So sorry to lose a family member. I remember Clayton at our family reunion in 1990 trying to keep th family together. He will be remembered fondly. God rest his soul. "
"I'm very sorry that Clayton, the brother of my dear friends Laura and Penny hasn't won the fight against cancer.Dear Clayton, rest in peace."Death doesn"
"Rest in Peace, Clayton. A special joy in the Berland family as we were growing up was when we spent time with our cousins, the Rich's. Clayton was gifted with many talents, I remember his sense of humor, we had such good times as kids."
"To Laura, Marlon, Penny, Bill and Aunt Jean--So sorry to hear of Clayton's passing. I hadn't spoken to him in quite a while, but he seemed like a nice guy the last time we talked. May he rest in peace-- Best wishes to you all at this sad time."
"Heartfelt condolences to Claton's family at this time. I knew Clayton briefly when I lived on the Northside on Broadway St. the same street he lived on. We had classes together at Northview Jr. High and would have continued on to NCHS but my family chose to move to the Southside and I went to Southport. He was a smart kid much smarter than myself and I knew one day he'd do well. Coincidently this will be our 40 year class reunion. NCHS is in July and mine will be in October. May God's blessings shine on all of you at this time.Rikki Clark"
"Laura, thoughts of sympathy and understanding are with you at this time of loss of your brother, Clayton."
"I remember Clayton from all of the times I was at the Rich's house when Laura and I were in junior high. My sincere condolences to your entire family on the loss of Clayton. "