A memorial service for George E. Clayton, 76, of Dowelltown was held Dec. 5 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Stewart O’rell officiating. Mr. Clayton passed away Nov. 30 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.He was preceded in death by his parents James and Helen McDonald Clayton; a son George B. Clayton; and a brother Russell Clayton.Survivors include his wife Marjorie Clayton of Dowelltown; children Diana (Tadziu) Sokoi of Mass., Valarie (Dennis) Leasure of Smithville, Jonathan Teed and Bill Kirkhuff of New Jersey, Jody Jones of Smithville, Jeremy Clayton of Dowelltown; daughter-in-law Dawn Clayton of Smithville; grandchildren Carrie Cantrell, Tammy Weaver, Eric Bujnevicie, Nick Bond, Jake Bond, Hollie Parker; 11 great-grandchildren; two sisters Shirley DeHart and Jane Clayton; step-brother Jimmy Clayton; and several nieces and nephews.DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.SMITHVILLE REVIEWSmithville, TNDec. 12, 2012www.dekalbfuneralchapel.com