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Obituary For Henry McArthur Clayton
VIEWING: Monday, March 30, 2026/ Time: 12:30 - 5:00 PM
SERVICE: Tuesday, March 31, 2026/ Time: 1:00 PM/ Mason Grove Baptist Church, 100 Mason Lane, Valentines, VA 23887/ Rev. Sharon Baskerville, Officiating
INTERMENT: Church Cemetery
Mr. Henry McArthur Clayton, son of the late Rufus and the late Mary Blanche Miller Clayton, was born June 26, 1947, in Henrico, NC and departed this life in Fredericksburg, VA. He was also preceded in death by his siblings- Dennis, Mattie Bell, Elroyal, and Clarence Clayton.
Henry was a graduate of Gumberry High School in Seaboard, NC. He was later selected to play with the Minor League Farm Team of baseball, and he moved to Miami, FL. He followed the team to Stockton, California and Aberdeen, South Dakota.
After his retirement from baseball, Henry moved to Richmond, VA where he was employed as a packing operator with Phillip Morris Tobacco Company for thirty years before his retirement.
After retirement he moved to Henrico, NC for about four years and then to Emporia, VA for approximately six years and in 2016 he moved to South Hill, VA. After becoming ill, he moved with his son, Marcus, to Fredericksburg, VA.
Henry leaves to cherish his memories: his son- Marcus Jackson, Fredericksburg, VA; daughter- Kassandre Clayton, Fresno, CA; two grandchildren; four brothers- Odell (Beatrice) Clayton, Lawrenceville, VA; Charlie (Brenda) Clayton, Henrico, NC; Thurman (Sandra) Clayton, and Rufus (Carla) Clayton, all of Richmond, VA; two sisters- Helen (William) Wilkins, Elams, NC and Ernestine White, Richmond, VA; sister-in-law, Sandra Clayton, Henrico, NC; devoted friend-Argie Gary, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
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Rose Veney sent Beautiful Dreams for Henry McArthur Clayton - March 29, 2026
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Rest in heavenly peace Mack!! I Pray you found the peace you so richly deserve!!❤️
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Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning psalms 30:5..sleep on cousin Mack and take your rest we love you but God love you the best.
I extend my condolences to my daughter, Kassie, and her brother on the lost of their father. May the soul of the faithfully departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. AMEN.
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To my Son Marcus & the Clayton Family, you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Rest on.cuzz frank Clayton
I am sending sincere condolences to Mr. Henry's family. He was a great tenant and he will be missed. May God bless and comfort the family. May Henry rest in eternal peace. Douglas Jiggetts
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