Rev. William Mark Clayton

          Rev. William Mark Clayton, age 63 of Stuart, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020 at his home.  He was born in Person County, NC on November 18, 1956.  He was preceded in death by his father, William Madison Clayton, Jr.  Mark had been in the ministry for 26 years and recently pastored Nettle Ridge United Methodist Church and Concord United Methodist Church in Patrick County.  He was an avid Duke fan, a poet, music lover, and God’s Kingdom worker.  He was a very proud Grandpa.

          Surviving are Kimberley Clayton; one son and daughter-in-law, Joshua and Ann Clayton of Winter Garden, FL; two daughters and a son-in-law, Jessica and Cameron Curtis of Manson, NC, Sara Clayton of Stuart; six grandchildren, James Addington, Taylor Clayton, Harper Clayton, Leah Curtis, Brodie Curtis, Braelyn Wilson; his mother, Sylvia Berry Clayton of Roxboro, NC; two brothers, Matthew Clayton and brother-in-law, Robert Fama of Washington Depot, CT, Jon Clayton of Burlington, NC; and one nephew, Jared Clayton.

          A memorial service will be held Friday, March 13, 2020 at 11:00 AM at Mt. Tirzah United Methodist Church in Timberlake, NC.  Burial will be private.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.  Online condolences may be sent to www.moodyfuneralservices.com.