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1 of 10 | Posted by: Becky - Fort Wayne, IN
“Dear Martha Gay & Family, We share in your loss. Clayton was a real model to follow, high morals, true ethics and never one to toot his own horn. He...Read More »
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2 of 10 | Posted by: Gene & Norma Meyer - PA
“Dear Martha and family, thinking of you at this time. You are a special memory to us. Take care.
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3 of 10 | Posted by: John & Becky Guerrant - Fulton, MO
“Greg & the rest of the Craghead Family, please accept my condolences for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers
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4 of 10 | Posted by: Lee MacSorley - Hoagland, IN
“Gay, You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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5 of 10 | Posted by: Glenda/Stan Stokes - New Haven, IN
“Gay, Our thoughts and prayers are constantly with you now. Please call if you need anything at all, even if it's just to talk. Love, Betty &...Read More »
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6 of 10 | Posted by: Betty & Sterling Campbell - MO
“GAY AND FAMILY, OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND THE FAMILY AT THIS SAD TIME OF YOUR LIFE. WE WILL NEVER FORGET THE WONDERFUL TRIP TO...Read More »
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7 of 10 | Posted by: DALE AND LOIS - INDEPENDENCE, MO
“Gay, I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. I remember seeing Clayton many times in the Topic Café in Columbia...Read More »
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8 of 10 | Posted by: Roger Tate - Highlands Ranch, CO
“Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Gay in the days ahead. May God be with you always, Your friends on Pellston Dr.
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9 of 10 | Posted by: Gary & Vicki Early - fort wayne, IN
“May the rest of the Lord be with your family.We will be praying for each one of you. Love & Prayers
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10 of 10 | Posted by: Paul & Sue Peconge - Fort Wayne, IN
Clayton C. Craghead, 76, passed away Friday, March 12, 2010 at his home in Fort Wayne. Born in Callaway County, MO, he worked as a Business Director with Magnavox for 26 years, retiring in 1992. He graduated from Missouri University and previously served his country as a Staff Sgt. in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Korean War. For many years, he was envolved with the Boy Scouts, Little League Baseball, Junior Achievement, and several church boards. He was an avid fisherman, World War II History Buff, golf enthusiast and loving husband, father, and granddad. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Martha Gay Craghead of Fort Wayne; sons, F. Greg Craghead, and Daniel (Kathy) Craghead both of Fort Wayne; daughter, Lori (Steve) Fields of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Alexis, Daniel and Nicholas Craghead of Fort Wayne. Clayton was preceded in death by his parents, Solomon Augustus and State Ira Craghead; five brothers; and two sisters. Service is 10 a.m. Tuesday at D.O. McComb and Sons Pine Valley Park Funeral Home, 1320 East Dupont Road, Rev. Valui officiating. Calling from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Matthew 25, Fort Wayne Baptist Church or Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
