Ronald Gene (Ron) Clayton, 74, of Nicholasville, KY (a native of Jamestown, KY) passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 after a long, hard-fought battle with lung cancer. He transitioned peacefully at the home he shared with Nadean Wooldridge, his partner of many years, who was faithfully by his side.
Ronald was born and raised in Jamestown, KY, which held a special place in his heart throughout his entire life. He was baptized as a member of Greens Chapel Church at a young age, and his wish was that he be returned to his home and his final resting place.
He resided in Nicholasville, KY and retired from Gulf States Paper Corporation. There are countless friends and relatives there who will mourn and miss him terribly. Nadean remarked that most called him Smiley, because that was always his initial greeting: big, bright, heart-warming smile.
He was an Army Veteran, having served his country in Vietnam as a member of the 101st Airborne. His induction into the Army required signed permission from his mother due to his young age.
Ronald was preceded in death by his mother, Tootsie Clayton; his father, Eugene Clayton; a brother, Ernest Clayton; and Antoine Wooldridge, whom he helped raise.
SURVIVORS:
1 son: Monte Clayton
His partner: Nadean Wooldridge
2 grandchildren: Chase and Olivia
1 brother: Gilbert Clayton
3 sisters: Pauline Clayton Perkins, Velva Clayton and Reda Clayton
A host of nephews, nieces, cousins & friends
Funeral Service: Thursday, May 18, 2023 at 1:00pmCT at H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel in Jamestown, KY with Rev. A.R. Taylor, Jr. and Rev Craig Tackett officiating
Burial: Greens Chapel Cemetery in Jamestown, KY with full Military Honors by Russell County Honor Squad
Visitation: After 11:00amCT on Thursday at the funeral home
H.E. Pruitt Memory Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
