Obituary of Joseph D. Clayton

Joseph D. Clayton, age 73 of Mount Pleasant, PA, died Thursday (9/10/2020) inthe comfort of his home with his loving family at his side. Mr. Clayton was born February 20, 1947 in Cumberland, MD, the son of the late James and Alice White Clayton. He was a member of Paradise United Methodist Church. Joe was a proud veteran of the Vietnam Era who served in the United States Air Force. Joe earned an Associate Degree from Westmoreland County Community College. He had been employed as a Supervisor for Columbia Gas until his retirement and then worked for the Sony Corp. Joe was a member of the American Legion Post 446 where he was currently serving as Adjutant and also proudly served in the Funeral Honor Guard. Joe was also a member of the B.P.O.E. #777 of Scottdale where he served as an officer for many years. He is survived by his loving family: his wife of 23 years, Beverly May Clayton, his children; Kelli Metty, Misty Clayton and Eric Clayton and by his step children, Jay Baird, Dr. Brett Baird and his wife Melanie, Joy Baird-Tarr and her husband Harley, and Bart Baird. He will be greatly missed by his Twelve Grandchildren, Five Great Grandchildren and by his faithful Havanese companion, Bailey. Joe is also survived by his brother and sister, Michael Clayton and Sandy Gattinella, and two half sisters; Buttons, and Pam Morrison and her husband Carl. In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded in death by his twin sister, Infant Joyce Clayton and his brother James Clayton. , Family and friends will be received Monday from 2 to 4 & 6 to 8 PM at the Galone-Caruso Funeral Home, 204 Eagle Street, Mount Pleasant. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM in the funeral home with his Pastor the Rev. Roger Howard officiating. Military honors will be accorded prior to his funeral services by the American Legion Post 446 Honor Guard. Following the Covid-19 guidelines, only 25 people are permitted in the funeral home at one time. CDC guidelines for social distancing will be followed and face masks are required. We thank you for your patience and understanding. Inurnment will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Legion Honor Guard, 752 W. Main St., Mount Pleasant, PA. To offer an online condolence please visit our website at: www.galone-carusofuneralhome.com