Vonnie Thomas Clayton, Jr. "Sarge", age 91, of Lawrenceburg, TN passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at his residence. He was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired from Murray Ohio, and a member of Deerfield Church of Christ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Vonnie Ree Clayton, Sr. and Mattie Lurlene Busby Clayton; one brother, William Bill Clayton; and one step-grandson, Dusty Garland.

He is survived by

Wife -
Pearl Clayton, Lawrenceburg, TN

One Son -
Thomas "Tommy" Clayton (Melissa), Lawrenceburg, TN

Three Daughters -
Neva Smith (Tom), Crossville, TN
Mildred Taylor (Don), Lawrenceburg, TN
Rita Garland (Allen), Lawrenceburg, TN

One Brother -
Robert "Bobby" Clayton, Leoma, TN

Four Grandchildren -
Becci Edington (Chris), Crossville, TN
Rachel Ferrell (Bill), Livingston, TN
Sandy Leon, Crossville, TN
Caleb Garland, Lawrenceburg, TN

One Step-Grandchild -
Vanessa Ray (B.J.), Summertown, TN

Four Great-Grandchildren
Nine Step-Great-Grandchildren

Arrangements are being handled by Neal Funeral Home, 231 N. Military Avenue, Lawrenceburg, Tennessee.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Neal Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be conducted at Neal Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Friday, July 14, 2017, with Leslie Shadrick officiating.  Interment will follow at Houser Cemetery in Lawrence County, TN.

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