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[more]