Chris

Clayton

Ernest Chris Clayton, 64, of Newcastle, died Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at his home. The son of Oran Hansel Clayton, Jr. and Dortha Laverne (Eason) Clayton, he was born September 7, 1952, in Mangum, Oklahoma.

Chris married Susan Michele Little on December 3, 1999, in Oklahoma City. He was a Methodist in faith and worked for many years as an oilfield pumper. In his spare time, Chris enjoyed watching sprint car racing, playing coed and men's softball, and participating in short track motorcycle racing. He was an avid OU sports fan and especially enjoyed watching football. His greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Chris is survived by his wife, Shelley Clayton of Newcastle; five daughters, Chelsy Costello and husband, Mat, of Oklahoma City, Brandi Wolff and husband, Shawn, of Edmond, Taylor Clayton of Oklahoma City, Jordan Orozco and husband, Carlos, of Newcastle, and Taylor "P-Nut" Edgin of Oklahoma City; four grandchildren, Tyler Thompson of Newcastle, Ansley Orozco of Newcastle, Mateus Costello of Oklahoma City, and Gunner Wolff of Edmond; two sisters, Sharon Riggs and husband, David, of Oklahoma City, and Vicki Saleem and husband, Kamal; one brother, Oran Clayton, III, and wife, Mandy, of Waynoka; and many other loved ones and friends.

Memorial service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 7, 2017, at the Eisenhour Funeral Home Chapel in Blanchard. Arrangements are under the direction of Eisenhour Funeral Home of Blanchard. Online obituary and guestbook are available at www.eisenhourfh.com.