Jerrie T. Clayton

Jerrie T. Clayton, age 89 of Anna, passed away Sunday, December 15, 2024 at Union County Hospital in Anna. He was born August 19, 1935 in Paragould, AR, the son of William Everett and Pearl (Smith) Clayton. He married Marie Burnley on December 12, 1959. She preceded him in death on December 15, 2016.

Jerrie is survived by his daughter, Ramona (Richard) Ralls; two granddaughters, Heather (Dusty) Hileman and Jessica Ralls (Ryan Tellor); great-granddaughter, Gracie Hileman; siblings, Louise (Art) Smith-Pender, Vurtis (Jim) Duckworth and Carolyn Bird; numerous nieces and nephews; other family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marie Clayton; and siblings, Viola Hankla, Loretta Harris, Geraldine Elkins, and Dennis Clayton.

Jerrie worked for Bunny Bread in Anna until their closure. He was a very hardworking man, and the work did not stop for him when he got home, there was always something to do. He was an avid gardener; he would grow a bountiful crop of vegetables and gift them to anyone in need. It wasn't unusual for you to come home and find a bag of vegetables he had left on your door. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing and was always available to help anyone with their projects, no matter what it was. Jerrie was a kind, caring and generous man and will be deeply missed by his family.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon Monday, December 23, 2024 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna with Pastor Doug Bridgeman officiating. Interment will be in Campground Cemetery. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. and until the service hour at 12:00 noon on Monday, December 23, 2024 at the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children or the Union County Animal Control. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.