Elder Frank Clayton, Sr., 71, of New Haven, entered into eternal rest on December 29, 2007. He leaves to cherish his memories, his loving wife of 49 years, Dr. Willie Mae Clayton, Pastor of Christian Love Center Church.
Born in Montgomery, AL, September 30, 1936, he was the son of the late Frank Stovall and Mary Clayton.
Prior to retiring, he was employed at U.S. Repeating Arms and the Hospital of St. Raphael.
He was a member of Pitts Chapel Church and its male chorus for numerous years. Frank preached his initial sermon in January 1990 and in 1994 joined his wife in the opening of Christian Love Center Church. In 1995, he established the Christian Love Center Male Chorus.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by sons, Wayne (Laverne) and Frank Clayton Jr. (Desiree) of New Haven; daughters, Geraldine Johnson (James) of New Haven and Pamela Spann (Michael) of Orlando, FL; a grandchild, Jonita Clayton, whom he raised from birth; 15 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brothers, Johnny and Ernest Clayton of New Haven, Joshua Smedley (Betty) of North Carolina and Al Stovall of Montgomery, AL; a sister, Jackie Stovall of Montgomery, AL; and a host of other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by brothers, James and Albert Clayton.
A celebration of Elder Clayton's life and legacy will be held Friday, January 4, 2008, at 7:00 PM at Agape Christian Center, 90 Goffe St., New Haven. An hour of viewing will be held at the church from 5:00-6:00 PM and a musical celebration will follow from 6:00-7:00 PM. Burial Saturday at 10:00 AM in Beaverdale Memorial Park.
