Ronald Clayton, Sr.

Ronald Clayton, Sr., affectionately known as Ronnie, was born in Bessemer, Alabama on January 27, 1952, to the late Henry Clayton, Sr. and Floyd Jean Clayton.

Growing up in the admonition of the Lord, Ronnie accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age. He joined New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church under the pastorate of the late Reverend Wilson Fallin, Sr.; serving there faithfully as a member of the Ushers Ministry and the Culinary Ministry until his health failed.

On Friday, August 29, 2025, the Savior decided that Ronnie's purpose on earth had been fulfilled. He had fought the good fight, and God called him to rest.

Precious memories remain for his loving devoted and caring mother, Mrs. Floyd Jean Clayton of Bessemer, AL; two sons, Ronald Clayton, Jr. (Caronda) of Birmingham, AL and Ryan layton of Fairfield, AL; siblings, Henry Clayton, Jr. of Mesquite, TX and Monica Clayton of Bessemer. AL; special companion, Verylata "Lue" Smith; two grandchildren, Ronethia Clayton and Jaelon Robinson; two aunts, Marie Morris of Bessemer, AL and Irene Morris of Salinas, CA; special sisters-in-law, Phyllis Wilder and Sheila M. Driver (Theotis); a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends; two special friends like brothers, Prentice Monette and Kenneth Moody.

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