Leonard Clayton, 82, of Parkville, MO passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2016. He was born October 11, 1933 in Norborne, MO to Leonard and Bernice L. (Pendelton) Clayton. Clayton and his family moved to Parkville at the age of five. He attended schools in Parkville and then served in the United States Army.
Clayton retired from the CertainTeed Corporation in the Fairfax District of Kansas City, KS. In his spare time, he was an avid bowler and was a long-time member of the Washington Chapel C.M.E. Church in Parkville. In addition to his church family, Clayton is survived by his dear friends, Chuck and Cheryl Stanley.
The family will receive friends 9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at Meyers Northland Chapel in Parkville, MO. A memorial service will immediately follow at 10:00 a.m. at the chapel with Rev. Joe Clark officiating. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Washington Chapel C.M.E. Church and may be left in care of the funeral home.
When we pray the: “Lord’s Prayer,” we pray for God’s Kingdom to come. It will be a time when the loss of a loved one will be a thing of the past. I just wanted to offer a sense of hope for the future when we will not have to say good bye to our loved ones:
When eyes of blind ones see again, and ears of deaf ones hear again, when deserts bloom as the rose and from parched ground fresh water flows, when lame ones leap just like the hart, when loved ones never have to part, such blessed time you will realize, if you keep your eyes on the prize.”
2 Corinthians 4:18
I am saddened by this news that my dear cousin has passed away without our having a recent conversation. We’re both advanced in age, so didn’t get to visit often. I pray for God’s blessing on his soul and I know he has gone to his heavenly home.
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of my beloved cousin, Leonard Oliver Clayton. We grew up sharing many family gatherings in Parkville and Kansas City. I have many fond memories of him and our family. I will miss talking to him by phone and mail. Love and God’s blessings. Betty Wesley and Family
I was sadden to hear of my cousin’s passing. I had planned to visit him. I see now you can’t put things off. Many, many great happy memories from my childhood spent in Parkville.
Rest in peace on your final journey home.
I am saddened by the news that my cousin recently passed. I have many fond memories of family time spent in Parkville. Unfortunately I hadn’t been in contact with Pete, but memories will replace regret. Rest in peace within the arms of our Lord.
Beloved cousin R. I. P. Your journey done, you will be greatly missed. My deepest sympathy to his friends and family.
Deepest sympathy to all family and friends. Farewell my cousin “Peewee”. Fond memories will be cherished always. R.I.P.
My prayers are with the family during this time of transition! May God’s love and peace be with you!