Dean Clayton
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Dr. Dean Clayton
Dean Clayton, 79, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at his home. He was born August 13, 1931, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the son of Marvin and Ethel Frye Clayton.
He graduated from Westville High School in Westville, Oklahoma. He received his Bachelors Degree from Northeastern State University before continuing to Oklahoma State University to complete his Masters and Doctorate Degree.
He was a retired professor emeritus from the University of Arkansas. At retirement, he was Department Chair of Vocational Education. During his career he was given many awards and honors including State and National Business Teacher of the Year. He was very active in state and national professional vocational organizations serving in roles of leadership including, State President of the Arkansas Vocational Education Association. He was a published author with many of the textbooks he wrote still being used in classrooms today.
Dean’s greatest joy was the time he spent in the church with the children. He taught Sunday School and Awana’s for many years. Having a great impact on the children he touched. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Farmington. He served many years as Sunday School Superintendent and Deacon.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia, his high school sweetheart, whom he was married to for 55 years. Daughter Becky Ober, and her daughters, Megan and Melanie. Daughter Sherrie and her husband Britt James and their children, Chris, Matt and Lauren. And a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2011, at First Baptist Church in Farmington on Rheas Mill Road. Burial will be at Farmington Cemetery under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home. No visitation is planned.
Memorials and donations in Dean’s memory can be sent to First Baptist Church in Farmington to the Guatemala Mission Fund. The address is 589 Rheas Mill Road, Farmington, AR 72730.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
Dean Clayton, 79, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at his home. He was born August 13, 1931, in Prairie Grove, Arkansas, the son of Marvin and Ethel Frye Clayton.
He graduated from Westville High School in Westville, Oklahoma. He received his Bachelors Degree from Northeastern State University before continuing to Oklahoma State University to complete his Masters and Doctorate Degree.
He was a retired professor emeritus from the University of Arkansas. At retirement, he was Department Chair of Vocational Education. During his career he was given many awards and honors including State and National Business Teacher of the Year. He was very active in state and national professional vocational organizations serving in roles of leadership including, State President of the Arkansas Vocational Education Association. He was a published author with many of the textbooks he wrote still being used in classrooms today.
Dean’s greatest joy was the time he spent in the church with the children. He taught Sunday School and Awana’s for many years. Having a great impact on the children he touched. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Farmington. He served many years as Sunday School Superintendent and Deacon.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia, his high school sweetheart, whom he was married to for 55 years. Daughter Becky Ober, and her daughters, Megan and Melanie. Daughter Sherrie and her husband Britt James and their children, Chris, Matt and Lauren. And a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2011, at First Baptist Church in Farmington on Rheas Mill Road. Burial will be at Farmington Cemetery under the direction of Luginbuel Funeral Home. No visitation is planned.
Memorials and donations in Dean’s memory can be sent to First Baptist Church in Farmington to the Guatemala Mission Fund. The address is 589 Rheas Mill Road, Farmington, AR 72730.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Luginbuel Funeral Home of Prairie Grove, Arkansas. The complete obituary may be viewed on the Luginbuel Web Page. To sign the online guest book, visit www.luginbuel.com
Funeral Service
10:00 am
the First Baptist Church - Farmington, Arkansas
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
Farmington Cemetery
North, Row 05 59, Space 71
General
Aug 13, 1931
Jan 5, 2011
79
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Tributes
We are so sorry for the lose of your precious husband, daddy and pawpaw. We love you.
Mike And Wendy Burrus - Friend
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. I cannot imagine how tough it must be for you. Sending love, hugs, and prayers! Robin
Robin Hall Guadagnini - Friend
Ms. Ober-we are so sorry about the loss of your father. We are thinking of you and your family.
Mandy And Beau Uher - Former Student
Sherrie and Becky,I'm so sorry for your loss.Just know that I'm thinking of your family and knowing that it is so hard,but memories will keep you going through these hardest of times.Praying for all of you.Love, Jeannie
Jeannie Moffett - Friends Of Sherrie's
Mrs.Ober...I am sorry to hear about you sweet daddy. What a wonderful man he must have been to end up with a daughter like you. We love love and will be praying for your family. Love Always, Amy and Hanna Meadors
Amy Meadors - Friend
Dr. Clayton's humor, compassion, and guidance lead me to a career in education that I have loved and enjoyed for the past 26 years. Although his passing gives us great saddness, we should rejoice in the fact that he is no longer in pain, and in the knowledge that he will live on forever in our hearts.
Suzi Cotton - Former Student And Employee
Dear Virginia & family...I'm so sorry for your loss. Dean was a wonderful person and I know you'll miss him. You're in my thoughts & prayers.
Rita Swopes - Friend
I will always remember Dr. Clayton's hilariously dry sense of humor that was, at times, lost on so many. His door was always open to offer guidance or just to talk about today's soap operas! Without his caring advice, I probably would not be teaching today. Sherrie and family, thank you for sharing your dad/husband/grandpa with all of us!
Tracy Pozza Reed - Former Student
Dr. Clayton was one of the first people I "looked up to" at the beginning of my teaching career in the late 1970s. He had such a positive impact on all of us and always had information to share. I was truly honored to have him request permission to use information from one of my ABEA presentations in his classes. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Monda Hutchison - Vocational Business Teacher
Mrs. Clayton, Sherri and Becky,I am so sorry to hear about Dr. Clayton. I remember so well his sense of humor. We had so many fun conversations in the VOED Dept. coffee room sitting at the table with Dr. Park. He loved to talk to me about my husband's Friday night football games. We also enjoyed many trips to ABEA in Little Rock. I'm sure you will hear many wonderful stories about how he made a difference in the life of everyone he came in contact with. Betsy
Betsy Orr - Colleague And Friend
What a legacy!! My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Deloris Bennett - Mammoth Spring High School, Fbla Adviser
Dr. Clayton was a fine man. He helped me so much with getting through college along with some personal challenges I faced at that time. He will be missed.
Julia Van Zandt Candland - Old Student Of His
Becky, we're praying for you and your family in the homegoing of your dad. We so enjoyed knowing him in the "old days" at UBC. He will be greatly missed, he was such a blessing to so many.
Jack & Jo Anne Miller - Acquaintance
Dr. C was my doctoral advisor and he was remarkable, helpful, kind, and challenging. He guided me through the program and in October, 1973, I defended my dissertation and in May, 1973, I received my diploma. To be perfectly, as a teacher and advisor, he was wonderful.
Anna Ruth Trexler - Former Student
Dean was one of the finiest men we have ever known, we are sad that he is gone but we know it is a better place and we will meet again one day. Our prayers are with you Virginia, Sherrie and Becky and the grandchrildren. If we can do any thing let us know. Love to all, Ken, Mary Lou and Kenna too.
Ken And Mary Lou Evans
Dean Clayton touched many lives all over Arkansas. He was a kind man who made many friends during his lifetime.
Sharon Floyd - Student
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Alan, Joni, and Cameron
Alan, Joni And Cameron Ragsdale - Sherrie James'4 Sister-In-Law And Family
When I was considering changing my major at the U of A from math education to business education, I called the business education office. Dr. Clayton immediately met with me, and I am forever grateful that he persuaded me that business education was the perfect degree! He and Dr. Park were the greatest role models anyone could have had. I know that I am one of many that will remember Dr. Clayton with honor and gratitude. His Christian witness was an inspiration, and he will be missed by all of us who knew him. His life had meaning, and he had a great impact on me and all of his friends and former students--young and old.
Jean Anna Sellers - Former Student
Dr. Clayton inspired me to be a great business education teacher--he was a shinning example for all of us. I was a student in his classes in 1977 and 1978. One of my favorite stories about him was when he told us about his first job at Prairie Grove--he had been told to protect the typewriters "no matter what happened." One day the fire alarm went off--Dr. Clayton had every student in class pick up a typewriter and had them carry them outside!
Phyllis Johnson - Former Student
Clayton family, we are so grateful for the privilege to have know Mr. Clayton. Caleb and Elizabeth greatly enjoyed having Mr.and Mrs. Clayton as teachers in Awanas and Sunday school, often coming home to share fond memories of the days classes. The energy, excitment, devotion, and passion for the children you exuberated is an inspiration to us all.
Matt, Deanna, Caleb, And Elizabeth Berner - Aquaintance
I first met Dr. Clayton when I first moved to AR in 1983. He was so helpful and genuinely concerned when I approached his as a "displaced" vocational teacher. Each time I saw him after that it was like seeing an old friend. I have been blessed with a great friend in Sherry. She has been such a support to me and so great to work with.
Teresa Dow - Friend Of Sherry
We are so grateful to call you our friend and we are so sorry for your lose.
Steve And Debbie Anselmi - Friend Of Sherrie & Britt
Words cannot express our respect for this wonderful man of God. Dean's humor was something else:) He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather , & a friend to all. he will be greatly missed. We are so sorry we didn't know Dean passed away until this week.
Billy & Jenny Jones - Friend
I'd heard of Dr. Clayton two years before meeting him (I was an NEOSU undergrad) & couldn't wait to become one of his students. Through him I learned so much of what I used daily for the 27.5 years I taught. First & foremost, I realized his faith, family, & friends were of utmost importance. I'm so saddened to read of his passing. Please accept my condolences.
Helen Hicks - Former Student
I had lost contact with Dr. Clayton a few years ago and have just found out that he passed away. I was back on campus at the UofA for commencement this weekend and my memories made me so thankful for Christian educators and mentors I had while receiving my degree in Business Education. I learned so much from Dr. Clayton and enjoyed being invited to play piano at his little country church while I was there! He was truly a role model.
Michael Calvert - Former Student
Funeral Service
10:00 am
the First Baptist Church - Farmington, Arkansas
Visitation
Visitation information unavailable.
Final Resting Place
Farmington Cemetery
North, Row 05 59, Space 71
General
Aug 13, 1931
Jan 5, 2011
79
Documents