Willie "Will" Darnell Clayton, Jr - September 10, 1975 - January 16, 2022

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                               Willie "Will" Darnell Clayton, Jr.
                                    September 10, 1975 - January 16, 2022

“For I am now ready to be offered, and my time of departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my
course, I have kept the faith.”

II Timothy 4:6-7

Willie (Will) Darnell Clayton, Jr. was born in McKinney, Texas on September 10, 1975 to the late Willie D. Clayton, Sr.
and Wilbur Jean Johnson-Clayton. Will was the youngest of 5, with 4 older sisters, who all treated him like their child.
Yes, he was SPOILED and he knew it! He was our very on “Mitta” He was an avid athlete most of his life. He started
early in life, running track at the age of six (Boys & Girls Club) playing football and running track, playing basketball in his
school years both Jr. High and McKinney High School, McKinney, Texas where he graduated, going on to attend
Midwestern University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Will attended St. James C.M.E. Church, McKinney, Texas and later joined
Believer’s Tabernacle, in McKinney, Texas, where he dedicated his life to Christ. He was a dedicated and loving father
to his 4 children. Will never met a stranger. He always had a conversation and a smile for everyone he’d meet or greet.
He was just that kind of guy.

His parents preceded him in death. Will leaves to mourn his celebration of life: four children, Jazzlyn Derousse, daughter,
Rylee Clayton, daughter, Payton Anderson, daughter, and Brady Clayton, son; two grandchildren, Kaedynn Goodwin,
grandson; Keyah Goodwin, granddaughter.; four sisters, Charlotte Patrick-Yost(Ronald) of Harvey, Louisiana, Cynthia
Patrick-Allen(James) of McKinney, Texas, Gay Clayton-Griffin (Howard ) of Garland, Texas, and Mary Clayton-
Cooper(Donald) of McKinney, Texas; five nephews, Clarence Harris, Jr., Camreon Harris, Clinton Harris, Jon Moore,
and Joshua Allen; two nieces, Chari Clayton and Torii Allen; two aunts, Betty Palmer, and Sandra Bell; a host of great
nieces and nephews, other relatives, and friends; and two devoted friends, Jessica Stoff and cousin-brother, Micah
Berry.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 28, 2022 at Turrentine-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525
  Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013. The service will also be live streamed at TJMfuneral.com on Willie’s
  obituary page by clicking on the following link: https://celebrationoflife.tv/blog/willie-will-darnell-clayton-jr. After the
  service, the recorded live stream will be available for viewing at the same link location. Following the service, a
  procession will make its way to Ridgeview Memorial Park in Allen for a committal service

  The family will receive family and friends during a visitation on Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the
  funeral home.

Memorials
Bless the Lord! Praying for family!
LARRY PERRY, FEBRUARY 4, 2022

I am so sorry for your loss. May God continue to give each of you peace and
comfort. The hurt will never go away but time will ease the pain. I will continue
to keep you in my prayers.
ROBBIE JOHNSON, JANUARY 28, 2022

It's never easy to say goodbye to a family member. I love you always, first
cousin.
COREY C JOHNSON, JANUARY 28, 2022

When he would come to Heritage to see Mary he always came into the kitchen
to see me and we would laugh and talk for a while. I always said he looked like
Emmit Smith and he would always give me a hug. Rest In Peace!
SHIRLEY ELLIOTT, JANUARY 27, 2022

I will never forget the first day I met Willie at MSU, his smile and laughter was
so infectious. Prayers are with you all during these trying times. Rest in
Paradise Willie Clayton.
TENEAL SIMS, JANUARY 26, 2022

Will miss that beautiful smile BUT I will forever hold on to the memories we
created and the time we spent together in the NOLA ! Will always you baby
brother, get your rest and dance with your mother in heaven.
MICHELE "MISSY" LIVINGSTON, JANUARY 26, 2022

I have known Willie since grade school. His smile was infectious and was
always the class clown. You will be missed, Willie!

SHELLEY (MALONE) LOVING, JANUARY 26, 2022

Pastor Cynthia Allen and family I'm so sorry for your loss. God bless you and
your family and all who loved him. I just wanted you to know that I was thinking
about you. Pastor Allen I love you. Sonia Reid
SONIA REID, JANUARY 26, 2022

God speed
CLAUDE COLE , JANUARY 26, 2022

I still can’t believe this is real. After all of our ups and downs we figured out
how to make our family work. I will miss all of our silly inside jokes that
seemed to come up every time we spoke. I will miss talking to you about
what’s going on with our kids and figuring out what is the best path to guide
them down. Who is going to bring calm to the situation when I’m about to go all
mama bear in someone that has messed with our babies? Brady played 2
amazing games this past weekend and then got in the car and broke down
because you won’t see him play. I told him you watched every play and we’re
cheering for him louder than you ever cheered on the Patriots. Brady, Payton,
and I are grateful for the good memories we have made over the years. This
just stinks and it’s not fair. We know you are in a better place where you are
pain free and with those you love. Knowing this is what helps bring comfort to
us. We will miss you dearly and think of you ever day.
MEGAN DEATHERAGE, JANUARY 26, 2022

Who's going to teach me the things I still don't know about football? Who am I
gonna talk to about ALL sports/players? Who's going to quote movie lines with
me? I am really going to miss you! When you get up there, make sure you tell
momma about that little cigarette incident from back in the day! I loved you
more than you knew! My heart is so broken! I'M MISSING YOU MANN!!!! Rest
Easy! Love, "Lissie" "Gay Ellen" Gay Clayton-Griffin
GAY GRIFFIN, JANUARY 24, 2022

Willie was a lovely, warm, kind and considerate friend. A winner in every
sense of the word. I will always remember Willie and that wonderful
smile...rest in peace, brother.

LES AND MARTHA ROYAL, JANUARY 23, 2022

Mittah, words can't express how much I'll miss that wonderful smile of yours
and kidding you whenever the Patriots lost. I know that you are no longer in
any pain and that brings me, and I'm sure the rest of the family, great joy. Until
we meet again, I love you!
ANDREA WHITLOW, JANUARY 23, 2022

I'll miss you always Mitta. God bless you.
WILFRED PRYOR, JANUARY 23, 2022

Mitta aka "Black" there are no words that I can put on enough paper to fill the
world, for what I could say about you, my lil brother!. I scream within myself
EVERY DAY since you have left us. I didn't get to say goodbye and felt you
were all alone. But a dear sister-friend, reminded me today, that it was all in
God's plan and that HE was right there with you. You were the prefect example
of what strength and endurance is (to keep running the race) You stood tall
literally, even after your surgery and yet kept that smile and a joke! I will miss
your call every morning and mine to you every evening. You knew the meaning
of love, laughter, family and friendship. I will miss you and love you always .
You will certainly be missed by many. Until we meet on the other side... I love
you!!

"NEAN" AKA RED, JANUARY 23, 2022

I'm so heartbroken, a piece of my heart went with you. I'm blessed with the
time we had together and that I got to be with you on the most difficult time a
yr ago. I love me so Willard.
JS, JANUARY 23, 2022

I love you dad
JAZZLYN DEROUSSE , JANUARY 22, 2022

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this storm. Praying for
peace and comfort, strength and guidance for you all.
SHAUNA JOHNSON, JANUARY 21, 2022

Going to miss you Willie (Mr.), if people only knew what we went through
together. You were like my little brother instead of a Brother in law. You never
met a stranger that's for sure. You are in a place where everyone wants to be
one day. Until we meet again we will miss you and love you. Love ya, Howard
Griffin Jr. (Bubba)
HOWARD GRIFFIN JR. AKA BUBBA, JANUARY 21, 2022

I am so saddened to hear of Mister's passing. Our family sends prayers and
many comforting thoughts. I have such happy memories of Mister as a young
boy growing up in McKinney. Such a special guy. I hope God will wrap his
loving arms around your family at this difficult time.
ROY SQUEEGIE ROBERTS AND FAMILY, JANUARY 21, 2022

Please keep and carry the Clayton family in their sadness and loss. Cover
them with your great wings of love, give their weary hearts rest and their minds
sound sleep. Lord, lift their eyes so that they may catch a glimpse of eternity,
and be comforted by the promise of heaven. From my family to yours my
prayers are with each of you during this time of loss. May God bless and keep
you.
CHANTEAU WHITE, JANUARY 19, 2022

No matter what we went through, you will forever be my favorite cousin. I love
you Mittah!
TRACY ANTOINE, JANUARY 19, 2022

Condolences to the Clayton family.
CRIS TREVIÑO , JANUARY 19, 2022

There are often no words to share at a time such as this; however we do know
that our Heavenly Father will give peace beyond all understanding with a
sense a comfort which only he can provide. Willie my friend and classmate will
be greatly missed by many whom he has left an everlasting mark. A heart of
gold and a smile that would light up any room... On behalf of the entire Cotton
and Porter family we send our sincere condolences. Please know that we are
praying with you and for you during this difficult time. "Blessed are those who
mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4

NICOLE PORTER, JANUARY 19, 2022

Saddened to hear about Willie's passing. He went to school with my son and
became like a son to me spending nights at my house. I pray peace and
comfort to those he leaves behind.
MARTHA & LARRY HENDERSON, JANUARY 19, 2022

My friend and brother. Love you man!
CAMERON BECKHAM, JANUARY 18, 2022

I am so sorry to hear of Willie’s passing. May he Rest In Peace!
DARLA SESSOM, JANUARY 18, 2022

May he rest in peace my classmate.
ANDREA BROOKS, JANUARY 18, 2022

We knew Willie at Holy Family. He has always held a special place in my
heart. He had a beautiful smile and a kind heart. He will be missed.
DIANE DILL, JANUARY 18, 2022

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