Richard A. Clayton III

March 22, 1944 - October 7, 2019

Richard Augustus (Dick) Clayton, III went home to be with the Lord on October 7, 2019. Dick was preceded in death by his wife of 32 years, Rita Morris Clayton, his parents, Richard A. Clayton, Jr. and Mary Aleene Morris and baby brother, David Clayton. He is survived by his sister, Jeannie Evans (Glenn), his son Richard A. Clayton, IV (Tammie), Daughter, Sissie Ireland (Hugo), and stepchildren, Jody Coggins (Christy), Gina Handley (Ryan), and Jennifer Robertson (Tony). He also will be missed by 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Dick was born in Vestavia before it became a city and went to Ramsey High School. He worked as a painter, gardener, drove a bus for the handicapped and was a coal miner. For many years he taught Sunday School classes at Bayview Church of God. Dick will be remembered most as a loving husband , dad, grandpa and brother who was devoted to his family (including his dogs) and others in need. Even though he had a tough journey during the last 2 years after having a stroke, he never questioned God’s plan, didn’t complain and remained gracious to everyone who helped him. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until service time at 1 PM at McCalla Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Kimbrell Cemetery.