Gerald L Clayton

January 3, 1920 - December 7, 1941

Gerald Clayton’s Obituary Navy Storekeeper 2nd Class Gerald L. Clayton, killed during the attack on the USS Oklahoma during World War II, was accounted for on September 10, 2018. On December 7, 1941, Clayton was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft. The USS Oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Clayton. Gerald Clayton was born January 3, 1920, the fourth child of E. Lee and Grace Clayton. He graduated from Central City High School in 1938. His siblings were Ken (Marie) Clayton of Hordville, Gwen (Ken) Leach of Ord, Roger (Ruth) Clayton of Central City and Anna Lee (Edwin) Cobb of Central City. All siblings are deceased. His nieces and nephews are Al (Ruth) Clayton of Green Valley, AZ, Paul-deceased (Joyce) Clayton of Goodyear, AZ, formally of Central City, Rob Clayton of Schuyler, Karen (Steve) Leach Harsh of Okemos, MI, Sam Clayton-deceased, Pat (Jack-deceased) Clayton Lincoln of Grand Island, Marg (Cliff-deceased) Clayton Kahler of Bella Vista, AR, Gary (Diane) Clayton of Mesa, AZ, formally of Central City, Jim (Colleen) Clayton of Central City and Dean (Karen) Cobb of Central City. The Navy will be conducting a full military service at the Central City Cemetery on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 11:00am. Military rights by American Legion Post 6.