Mr. Dorman W. Clayton, Sr., 90 of Lake City passed away on Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at the Lake City Veteran's Administration Hospital. He was born on February 8, 1922 in Portersville, Alabama to the late Irby Wayne and Tinnie Jo Clayton. Mr. Clayton was a WWII Veteran of the United States Army serving in the 186th Field Artillery Battalion. His military service was in the European Theatre and he received a Purple Heart for his service. After his discharge from the Army, he met his wife at the VA Medical Center in Lake City where they both worked until their retirement. During their marriage and retirement, the Clayton's enjoyed traveling, taking cruises and frequent visits to his true home in Alabama. He loved to garden, fish, listening to Bluegrass Music and hunting a good bargain. Mr. Clayton enjoyed fellowship with people, good conversation and was a longtime member of Southside Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Floried Clayton in 2008 and one grandson, James D. Clayton.Survivors include his son, Dorman W. Clayton, Jr., two grandchildren, Lindsey Clayton and Paul Clayton all of Lake City, one beloved sister, Louise Beene, Collinsville, AL and many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Southside Baptist Church with Rev. Ralph Rodriguez officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery with military honors. Visitation will be Friday evening from 6-8:00 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Southside Baptist Church at 388 SE Baya Dr., Lake City, FL 32025 in honor of Mr. Clayton. Arrangements are under the direction of GUERRY Funeral Home, Lake City. Please sign the guestbook at www.guerryfuneralhome.net.
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