Cecil David

Clayton

Cecil David Clayton, age 80, of Hope, Arkansas passed away on January 13, 2024 in Texarkana, Texas.

David was born August 1, 1943 to Cecil "Buck" & Lucille Beard Clayton. He graduated from Guernsey High school in 1961. He served in the U.S. Army.

David married Deloris Ann Cato on October 18, 1969, and they were blessed with three daughters; Kimberly Ward, Tracey Clayton Moore (Heath), and Lisa Clayton Bobo. He worked for the City of Hope as a mechanic for 29 years, retiring in 2008. David was an excellent mechanic and could fix just about anything. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, and spending time with all his girls. He could grow the tallest tomato plants you've ever seen!

He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Kim, his wife, Ann, and his sister, Joy Allen.

David is survived by his children, Tracey (Heath) and Lisa both of Hope, AR; four grandchildren: Mackenzie Smith (Shaun), Morgan Allen (Kirby), Maleigh Hodges (Chase), and Lakin Backus (Zach); three great-grandchildren: Avie & Aspen Allen, and Sylvie Smith; brother Bobby Clayton, sister Kay Roberts (Gerald), and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. On Wednesday, January 17, 2024 at Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home in Hope, Arkansas.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Anderson Cemetery with Bro. Nick Flowers officiating under the direction of Herndon-Fuqua Funeral Home.