"You will always be my awesome mechanic. No words can express how I feel. You surely will be missed forever.
Hugs Linda and Amiee"
In loving memory of
John Murray Clayton
October 23, 1953 - May 15, 2016
John M. Clayton Jr., age 62, of Toms River passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2016.
Born in Lakewood, John was a local native his entire life. He was an automotive technician and an avid hunter and fisherman. When he wasn't in the woods or at the beach, he could be found with his loving family that he cherished so much.
John was predeceased by his father, John M. Clayton, Sr. Surviving is his loving wife of 39 years, Joyce; children John Clayton, and his wife, Jacqueline, Bryan Clayton, and his wife, Lisa, and Courtney McDaniel and her husband, Michael, all of Toms River; grandchildren, Shane Clayton and Bryan Clayton; mother, Naomi Clayton; sister, Katherine Felix and her husband, Robert of PA, and many loving nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours will be from 2-4 and 7-9 PM on Thursday, May 19, 2016 at Horizon Funeral & Cremation Services, 1329 Route 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755. Cremation is private. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the John M. Clayton Memorial fund online at HTTPS://www.youcaring.com/John.M.Clayton.toms.river
Tributes
"John and Joyce, next door neighbors for many years and friends for so much longer. Four Johns and two Joyces living side by side.. slightly confusing when one was called. Lots of memories when our kids were growing up. Nothing beats a cold Coors Light after shoveling snow late nights. While he loved hunting and fishing, neither came close to the love and pride he had for his family. "Johnny" Clayton touched the lives of so many people in a positive way. May God bless and keep you forever, our FRIEND."
"Too many memories. .the best husband a wife could want..you were my best friend and my life..I thank God for the three amazing children we have and will see you in all of them. I have them to keep me going. Words can't say how much you will be missed!!! Love Always. .....ME !"
"Too many memories. .the best husband a wife could want..you were my best friend and my life..I thank God for the three amazing children we have and will see you in all of them. I have them to keep me going. Words can't say how much you will be missed!!! Love Always. .....ME !"
"John was a very unique person to say the least. His mechanical knowledge was second to none. We first met over 30 years ago when I, at that time, was working for a local Auto Parts Store in Toms River and as they say the rest was history. It was an immediate friendship that I will never forget. At times I would drop in at his shop just to talk, kid around, and enjoy his company. I will always remember his smile as it has never changed as this is how he greeted everyone. He leaves behind a huge void in many lives but at the same time I have been Blessed to have crossed paths in my life with this man who I will miss greatly. My prayers to his entire family and to John, God Bless You and may he keep you in HIS Easy Yoke always and forever."
"I remember the time he and Joyce came to my class on visit the school night. He came in late and I told him he was late and had to pay a quarter. He laughed and gave me a dollar to put towards the girls bowling team."
"John was my mechanic for over 25 years, yet he was way more than that to me. We spoke of fishing, hunting, and life and sometimes we fixed the cars. He was always ready to take off into the woods to help me track deer, even in the worst of conditions. A true friend and I will miss him greatly. God bless John."
"There is WAY TOO MANY to list dad. From sitting around drinking beer and eating clams to an all day adventure in NYC to see Def Leppard. I cherished every moment that we spent together. We meant the world to you and you meant the world to us. I know your enjoying a nice cold beer looking down protecting us. I love you."