Ronald Clayton

Ronald Clayton, son of the late Robert & Myrtle (Stockbauer) Clayton, was born on September 4, 1941 and passed peacefully at home, surrounded by his friends and family, on January 7, 2025. At the time of his passing, Ronald was eighty-three years, four months and three days of age.

Ronald was preceded in passing by his parents; and one daughter, Tracy Knuckles.

He is survived by his wife, Verlin Clayton; two sister-in-laws, Jean Miles of Springfield, Missouri and Marion B. & husband Joe Calvin Tuckfield of Lee's Summit, Missouri; and adopted daughter, Brenda & husband Mike Fink of Wamego, Kansas. In his passing, Ron leaves behind many nieces, nephews, friends and other family who will all truly miss him.

Ron was born in Washington, D.C., traveling all over the country throughout his childhood due to his father serving in the United States Navy. On September 22, 1973, Ron was united in marriage to the love of his life, Verlin Clayton; together they would share fifty-one years of marriage.

In his later years, Ron and Verlin ran the Camdenton Farm and Garden for twenty years. Throughout their retirement, Ron ran a landscaping business and Verlin ran a cleaning company and they also built and remodeled homes around the Lake of the Ozarks.

Ron was a faithfully devoted husband, ensuring his time was spent working to provide for his family.

Ron will be greatly missed by this community and all his friends and family.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home.