Mike Leslie Clayton
1950 - 2009 (58 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 3
Generation: 4
1. Mike Leslie Clayton was born on 29 Oct 1950 in Chadron, Dawes County, Nebraska (son of Lyle Marion Clayton and Betty Louise Hedges); died on 24 Feb 2009 in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma. Notes:
Mike Leslie Clayton, 58, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away of Pancreatic Cancer on Tuesday, February 24, 2009 in Fayetteville.
He was born October 29, 1950 in Chadron, Nebraska, the son of Lyle Marion and Betty (Hedges).
He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving from 1969 to 1973, on the USS Kitty Hawk CV63, he had two tours in Viet Nam, received two Viet Nam Campaign Medals in 1970 & 1972, Presidents Unit Citation in 1970, 7th Fleet Unit Citation in 1972, VF-114 USS Kitty Hawk.
Mike married Lea Anne (Clinesmith) Sander in Chester, Oklahoma, on June 26, 1977 at his parent's home. He soon began his own businesses, first hay hauling, and then opened, Mikes Shamrock Service Station in Seiling, Oklahoma. Mike and his oldest brother Marc became business partners in 1980 – 81 and opened Woodward Tire and Auto in Woodward, Oklahoma, later they built an additional store in Seiling, Oklahoma called M&M Tire and Auto. In 1989 Mike and family settled in Fayetteville where he started and is still in operation today, the Fayetteville Tire and Auto. In 2005 they opened Clayton Tire and Auto in Springdale, where his son David is the store manager, son Brad is manager of the Fayetteville Store and his son Chad is the active part-owner of the business.
Mike was the most lovable man, he especially came to life around his grandchildren. He was a compassionate man. When he was aware of a need he felt compelled to do what he could. He was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and he will be missed by so many.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister; Cathy Cline and his mother-in-law June (Perry) Clinesmith.
He is survived by his wife; Lea Anne (Clinesmith) Clayton of the home, three sons; Chad Michael Clayton and wife Jennifer of Greenland, Arkansas, Brad Marc Clayton and wife Johnna of Wesley, Arkansas, David Lee Sander and wife Teshia of Lowell, Arkansas, five grandchildren; Madison Sander, Taylor, Landry and Ty Clayton and Jaxson Nolen. Two brothers; Marc Clayton and wife Schatze of Chester, Oklahoma, Max Clayton and wife Ann of Frederick, Oklahoma and one sister; Connie Miller and husband Mack of Chester, Oklahoma. He is also survived my his in laws; father and mother-in-law; Leonard and Ru Ann Clinesmith of Checotah, Oklahoma, Mike Clinesmith and wife Debbie of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Ron Clinesmith and wife Bonnie of Chester, Oklahoma, Jo Lynn (Clinesmith) Wilson and husband Dale of Seiling Oklahoma, Arlan Clinesmith of Elk City, Oklahoma, and Lisa Clinesmith of Stillwater, Oklahoma, a honorary brother and wife, Ron and Pam Pitcher of Barstow, California, as well as many more family members and friends.
A funeral service will be 2:00 PM on Friday, February 27, 2009 at The First Church of the Nazarene in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with Pastor Larry Woodward officiating. Pallbearers will be Logan Slavens, Zack Williams, Levon Ogden, Mark Nuuja, Michael Jarboe and Phillip Sparks. Burial will be in Cedardale cemetery in Seiling, Oklahoma.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, February 24, 2009 in the chapel of Nelson-Berna Funeral Home, with the family present during visitation.
In lieu of flowers memorials maybe made to the Arkansas Children's Hospital, #1 Children's Way, Little Rock, Arkansas, 72202.
To sign the online guest book go to www.nelsonberna.com
Arrangements are by Nelson-Berna Funeral Home and Crematory of Fayetteville.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/34792934/mike-leslie-clayton
2. Lyle Marion Clayton was born on 30 Jun 1924 in Cedarville, Woodward County, Oklahoma; died on 26 Jul 1982; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma. Other Events:
- _MILT: World War II.
Notes:
Name:
son of Ira Marion Clayton and Lilly Maude Highfill
_MILT:
US Army.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/28395246/lyle-marion-claytonLyle married Betty Louise Hedges on 17 Jun 1944 in California. Betty (daughter of Jesse Max Hedges and Mary E. Green) was born on 30 Jan 1925 in Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 19 Feb 1993; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Betty Louise Hedges was born on 30 Jan 1925 in Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma (daughter of Jesse Max Hedges and Mary E. Green); died on 19 Feb 1993; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9042134/betty-l-claytonChildren:
- Marc Lyle Clayton was born on 22 Jul 1945 in Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 1 Jul 2019 in Chester, Major County, Oklahoma; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma.
- Connie Sue Clayton was born on 10 May 1947 in Mooreland, Woodward County, Oklahoma; died on 20 Jun 2016 in Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma.
- 1. Mike Leslie Clayton was born on 29 Oct 1950 in Chadron, Dawes County, Nebraska; died on 24 Feb 2009 in Fayetteville, Washington County, Arkansas; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma.
Generation: 3
6. Jesse Max Hedges was born on 4 May 1897 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois (son of Jesse Robert "Bob" Hedges and Lucy Craddock); died on 22 Apr 1974 in Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma. Other Events:
- Occupation: farmer
- Census: 1930, Webster Township, Woodward County, Oklahoma
Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96518093/jess-m.-hedgesJesse married Mary E. Green. Mary was born on 12 Mar 1902 in Missouri; died on 23 Jul 1967; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Mary E. Green was born on 12 Mar 1902 in Missouri; died on 23 Jul 1967; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96518272/mary-e-hedgesChildren:
- Barbara Maxine Hedges was born on 15 Aug 1920 in Cestos, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 7 Sep 1993 in Enid, Garfield County, Oklahoma; was buried in Hennessey Cemetery, Hennessey, Kingfisher County, Oklahoma.
- Brian Caroll Hedges was born on 27 Jan 1922 in Woodward County, Oklahoma; died on 28 Sep 2000 in Oklahoma County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
- 3. Betty Louise Hedges was born on 30 Jan 1925 in Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 19 Feb 1993; was buried in Cedardale Cemetery, Woodward County, Oklahoma.
Generation: 4
12. Jesse Robert "Bob" Hedges was born on 20 May 1872 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois (son of Marcus Newton Hedges and Malinda Ellen Riggen); died on 17 Oct 1943; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma. Other Events:
- Occupation: drayman, farmer
- Census: 1900, Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois
- Census: 1910, Simpson Township, Dewey County, Oklahoma
- Census: 1920, Simpson Township, Dewey County, Oklahoma
- Census: 1930, Simpson Township, Dewey County, Oklahoma
- Census: 1940, Simpson Township, Dewey County, Oklahoma
Notes:
Jess Robert Hedges Died October 17 Near Cestos
Jess Robert Hedges, age 71, passed away Sunday, October 17, at his home in the Cestos community. He had been in poor health for some time.
Mr. Hedges was a pioneer of this section, having resided on the same place in the Cestos community for thirty-three years. He was widely known and it was with much sadness that his many friends learned of his passing.
He leaves to mourn his passing his wife of the home; six sons, Jesse M. of Vici, Fay M. of Selling, Gordon of Vici, Elmer of Temple Arizona, Frank of Cloudcroft, New Mexico and Leonard Ray of the U.S. Army in service overseas; two daughters, Mrs. Norm Wildman and Mrs. Lynn Espy, both of Vici; besides other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services were held at Richmond Christian church Wednesday afternoon with Rev. Lowe of Woodward officiating. Burial was made in Sunnyside cemetery under the direction of the Shaw Funeral Home
The Vici Beacon, Vici, Oklahoma. Thursday, 21 October 1943.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96518055/jesse-robert-hedgesJesse married Lucy Craddock on 16 Nov 1896 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois. Lucy (daughter of William Craddock and Sophia Miller) was born on 7 May 1878 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 20 Jul 1969; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Lucy Craddock was born on 7 May 1878 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois (daughter of William Craddock and Sophia Miller); died on 20 Jul 1969; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma. Notes:
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/96518213/lucy-j-hedgesChildren:
- 6. Jesse Max Hedges was born on 4 May 1897 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 22 Apr 1974 in Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
- Fay Marcus Hedges was born on 24 Oct 1899 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 5 Nov 1985; was buried in Brumfield Cemetery, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
- Eura Ann Hedges was born on 14 Jan 1902 in Illinois; died on 19 Jun 1974 in Dewey County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
- Gordon Taylor Hedges was born on 24 Jan 1904 in Vermilion County, Illinois; died in Jan 1987 in Woodward, Woodward County, Oklahoma; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
- Elmer William Hedges was born on 31 Jul 1906 in Sidell, Vermilion County, Illinois; died on 22 Jan 1998 in Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona; was buried in Resthaven Park West Cemetery, Glendale, Maricopa County, Arizona.
- Robert Franklin Hedges was born on 20 Nov 1909 in Illinois; died on 31 Oct 1994; was buried in Brumfield Cemetery, Seiling, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
- Lula May Hedges was born after 1910; died in May 1915; was buried in Riley Cemetery, Lenora, Dewey County, Oklahoma.
- Alice Sophia Hedges was born on 24 Oct 1914 in Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 23 Jul 1993; was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado.
- Leonard Ray Hedges was born on 19 Jan 1917 in Cestos, Dewey County, Oklahoma; died on 7 Jun 1945 in Salzburg, Austria; was buried in Sunny Side Cemetery, Vici, Dewey County, Oklahoma.