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Calvin Rufus Clayton was born on May 5, 1936, in Sherman, Texas to Ruben Baker Clayton and Betty Eleanor Thompson Clayton. After suffering many months of poor health, Calvin left his earthly life to be with his Savior Jesus Christ on May 15, 2025, at the age of 89. On August 5, 1959, Calvin married Ola Faye Berry Andreason. Ola Faye preceded him in death on June 17, 2007, after 48 years of marriage. On November 8, 2008, Calvin married Geraldine Cotten at Travis Ave. Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Although Calvin grew up in the Christian Church, he recommitted his life to Christ at Travis Ave. Baptist Church along with his wife Geri shortly after they were married. He loved to read, especially about faith and politics. He loved anything chocolate, Mexican food and most of all TCU Football, Basketball, Baseball or anything purple. Go Frogs! Over the years, Calvin had many different careers from banker to builder to family restaurant owner (along with his wife Faye) moving from Fort Worth to Galveston to Danbury to Arlington, to Langtry and finally Denton. He served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959 and was honorably discharged in 1962. Calvin later served as the District Director of the Central Division of the Fort Worth Citizens on Patrol organization where he took his duties very seriously. He and Geri traveled to many conventions around the State networking and learning how to improve the safety of their community. He also served with the Citizens Code Blue Patrol neighborhood watch program in their beloved Fairmount Historic District Neighborhood in Fort Worth. Calvin also served with the Meals on Wheels organization, delivering meals to shut-ins and as his health declined over the past few years, he found himself on the receiving end of that good & important work. Calvin was preceded in death by his parents Reuben and Betty Clayton, his wife Ola Faye, his daughter Sandra Gayle Clayton Johnson, and his daughter-in-law Deborah Owens Clayton. He is survived by his wife Geri Cotten of Denton, his son Greg and daughter-in-law Melissa of Pilot Point, son Jeff of Fort Worth, granddaughter Jenny & husband Andrew Silva of Howe, grandson Brian & wife Stevi Clayton of Era, grandson Jake Johnson of Dallas, granddaughter Britney Sawyer of DFW, granddaughter Tonya and husband Anson Harris of Aubrey, granddaughter Lauri & husband Brandon Henderson of Paradise, grandson Lee & wife Misty Redfearn of Collinsville, 16 great-grandchildren, his sister Rachel Tillett of Van Alstyne along with several beloved nieces and nephews. At Calvin’s request, he will be cremated and interred at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery at a date to be determined. Please make memorial donations in memory of Calvin to the Citizens on Patrol, Fairmount National Historic District through the Fort Worth Police Department. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 31, 2025, at 11:00AM at New Hope Baptist Church in Aubrey, TX with Reverend Mark Sartain and Pastor Aaron Ashlock officiating. Online condolences may be shared at www.slaymemorialfuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction of Terri Slay and Slay Memorial Funeral Center.

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Mr. Calvin Rufus Clayton

May 5, 1936 - May 15, 2025