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Fred Clayton, Jr.

  • July 26, 1931 - January 16, 2012
  • Paterson, New Jersey
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“Fred was always a gentlemen. A great guy. I enjoyed working with him. We had some good times He will be missed. ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Claude Coleman - Paterson, NJ

“TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF FRED CLAYTON WHOM I HAVEN'T SEEN IN MANY YEARS, I WOULD LIKE TO SHARE MY CONDOLENSES TO YOU ALL AND SEND UP TO THE...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: KATHI BRADSHAW - GWYNN OAK, MD

“To the Clayton Family: I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your Father, Mr Fred. He was my upstairs neighbor for the ten years that I lived...Read More » ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: Matt Robinson - Paterson, NJ

“To: The Clayton Family Fred was one on my long time customers and a friend. I was his Barber for more than 40 years. You have our deepest sympathy...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: Charles Miller & Edna Martin - NJ

“To the Clayton Family, You have our deepest sympathy. ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: George and Sandra Hall - Valrico, FL

“Jill , Mamie and the Clayton Family My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Millie Rice - Durham, NC

“To The Clayton Family, To everything there is a season. May you find strength and healing in the memories of the life you shared with Fred. ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: Vannessa Wilson - Oxon Hill, MD

“We were saddened to learn of Fred's passing. Our sincere prayers and best wishes to his family at this time. May he rest in peace. ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Thomas and Anne Adams - Durham, NC

“I wish to send my condolences to the Clayton family and to Sue and her who has remained a special friend. ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Jean Townes - NJ

“To the Clayton Family - I know that your hearts are very heavy, but Papa Fred wouldn't want us to be sad as he is resting in a better place. May we...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Joyce Gillespie - Morrisville, NC

“To the Clayton family, May these words of sympathy ease the sorrow that you bear, And may it bring comfort just to know that others care. Ray &...Read More » ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Ray & Helen Tarpley - FL


Fred Clayton, Jr. was born July 26, 1931 in Lumpkin, GA to the late Fred Clayton, Sr. and Willie Mae Lyles Clayton, and resided in Paterson, NJ for many years. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, and served during the Korean Conflict. He departed this life on January 16, 2012. He was employed as a Mixer for Nabisco Brands for many years until retirement. He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Frederick Clayton. He leaves to cherish fond memories four daughters, Jivanna, Alberta, Tammy and Joycee; one son, Kenneth; one sister, Mamie Williams; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; special friends, Mary McFarlane and Martha Franklin; and a host of cousins, other relatives, friends and neighbors.