Clayton Perry
January 6, 1998 ~ December 18, 2014
SERVICES: 7:00 p.m. Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home. OFFICIATING: Rev. Glenn Poynter VISITATION: 3:00 till service time Thursday. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: Can be made to Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Clayton Michael James Leon Perry, 16, of Clifford, died at 2:47 p.m. Monday, December 15, 2014, at his home. Clayton was born January 6, 1998, in Columbus, the son of Timothy Michael Cox and Jessica Grace Perry Cox. He was a student at Hauser High School and was loved and looked up to by his siblings. Clayton was very outgoing and loved music and animals. He had hopes of serving in the U.S. Marine Corps. Survivors include his father, Timothy Michael Cox of Clifford; mother, Jessica Grace Perry Cox of Columbus; brothers, Carson Adam Perry, Devon Isiah Michael Cox and Kaden Mudge; sister, Halley Melynn Woodruff; maternal grandparents, Thresea C. Perry of Columbus and Donald L. Perry of North Carolina; paternal grandparents, William Don Cox and Linda Foster Cox, both of Columbus; great-grandparents, Carolyn C. Stephens of Columbus and Esther E. Perry of North Carolina; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Betty Kannady, and great-grandfathers, James "Big Jim" Stephens and Henry Leon Perry.
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Jessica, Theresa and Family! I just learned of the passing of Clayton from mom this morning. I’m so terribly sorry for your loss. I remember visiting with you guys in Riley when Clayton was born. I have lost touch with you guys, years ago, but please know I’m sending you lots of love and prayers! I miss all you guys terribly. If you need to talk, I’m here! Love you all! Jill & Family
I would like to send my condolences to Clayton’s family. I was so saddened to hear of his passing. May God bless you especially during this difficult time & may Clayton’s memory be a blessing.
Sorry for you’re loss
Theresa, I am so sorry for your loss. I only saw Clayton once at your home, and thought what cute little guy. I think he was about 5 or 6 then. It’s so hard to loose someone so young. My prayers are with you.
I’m sorry for the loss of your son, he was a good young man and we will miss his smile and laughter.
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your loved one. May God be with each of you in your time of mourning. We met Clayton at the Wakelon Pentecostal Holiness Church when he spent some time with his grandfather Don Perry and his greatgrandmother Esther Perry. Our little church will keep all of you in our prayers. Yes, we are a little church but our God is a great big God and His blessing are plentiful.
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I was Clayton’s kindergarten teacher at L. Frances Smith Elementary. I remember him as such a loving little guy, always trying to please others. As mentioned in the obituary, he love to sing and enjoyed music. He will be remembered for his kind personality. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss.
Theresa I am so very sorry for your families loss! You always talked about him when we worked at Bob Evans! I had only met him a few times but if you need to talk look me up on FB or my# is 812-657-4259.
I am very sorry about your loss. I was a friend clayton helped go through stuff he was a great kid. I am very sorry .
i am sooo sorry for your loss words cant even explain how sad i am i have known clayton since i was 12 and i am bout to turn 17 so its been a while since i first met him and in that time he has helped me threw so much and sometimes it was just be by making me laugh when i wanna cry sometimes he would just let me vent and others it was his words of wisdom that helped he was so out going and loving i am sad he wont be physically there with me any more but he will always be there in my thoughts and memories and heart. I will never forget how his smile just lit up a rom when he walked in how when i look at pictures of me and him how happy we were together how he made me feel as if there was no problems in the world just love and happiness. i will never forget and never stop missing him R.I.P clayton
clayton i cant believe your gone i miss you alot i have not been able to move on from this loss. i always think about you. fly high buddy you will be missed but not forgotten