- Visitation
Friday, September 16, 2016
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.
- Service
Friday, September 16, 2016
12:00 pm
St. Paul UCC, Lebanon, IL
- Full Obituary
Charles Frederick Clayton II, 89, born February 27, 1927, in Glenarm, IL, died September 11, 2016 at Memorial Hospital - East in O’Fallon, IL.
Charlie was drafted into the US Navy in 1944 and served 2 years on Guam. He graduated from Millikin University in 1951 and began a lifelong career as a salesman in the roofing industry. He retired from Crown C Supply at the age of 85. Even after retiring, Charlie’s lunch dates with his customers and colleagues continued as they were a source of great conversations and friendships.
Charlie married Sally Pfeffer of Lebanon in May of 1955. They had two children, Ann and Tom.
Charlie enjoyed so much in life including: mowing the grass, fishing in Canada, being frugal, enjoying Friday night poker parties, listening to jazz, and above all -- hosting Sunday dinners with his family and friends.
Charlie never had a bad day, and his positive spirit will be remembered by his grandchildren, John, Tommy, Paul, Sarah, Samantha, Charles IV, and Kelly.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, Charles and Vila (nee Harper) Clayton, SR; his Wife, Sally Clayton.
Charlie is survived by his Daughter, Ann (Tom) Pilackas, Lebanon, IL, Sons, Tom (Krista) Clayton, Alton, IL, Fred (Korina) Clayton, Santa Barbara, CA, and Dennis (Mary) Gathard, Seattle, WA.
Memorials may be made to Lebanon Education Foundation.
Visitation: Friday, September 16, 2016, from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, at St. Paul United Church of Christ, Lebanon, IL.
Funeral Service: Friday, September 16, 2016, at 12:00 pm, at St. Paul UCC, Lebanon, IL
Clergy: Rev. Dr. Donald Wagner, Pastor.
Interment: At a Later Date.
Meyer Funeral Home, Lebanon, IL.
