Clayton Louis Rich

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, [more]

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