Robert “Bobby” Ross Clayton

DURHAM- Mr. Robert Ross Clayton “Bobby”, 87, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Duke Regional Hospital.Mr. Clayton was born March 20, 1931 in Durham, NC to the late Banks and Ever Clayton. Bobby proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a former member of Lynn Crossroads Ruritan Club. He was a member of Leesville Road Baptist Church for over 30 years. He loved to fish with his sons and grandsons. Bobby was well known for his mechanical skills and would help family, friends, and neighbors. Bobby will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather who loved his friends and family. He will be missed by everyone blessed to have known him.Mr. Clayton is preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Doris P. Clayton; parents, Banks and Ever Clayton; 4 brothers; 3 sisters; granddaughter, Jenna Clayton.Mr. Clayton is survived by his wife of 15 years, Betty M. Clayton; sons, Robby Clayton (Debbie), Nicky Clayton (Mary); stepsons, Dave Willis (Jessica), Robert Willis (Amanda); sister, Hilda Murphy; 9 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; loving cat Raschal and several other loving family members.A visitation will be held Monday, June 25, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Hudson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at Leesville Road Baptist Church. Officiating will be Pastor Damon Williamson. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Gardens.Flowers are acceptable or memorial contributions can be directed to Gideons International, PO Box 140800, Nashville, TN 37214-0800 or Leesville Road Baptist Church Building Fund, 6211 Leesville Rd, Durham, NC 27703.

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