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Thomas J. Clayton DDS

Date of Death: January 1, 2022

Thomas J. Clayton DDS, of Granbury, TX, passed away January 1, 2022.

 

He was born in Bridgeport Connecticut, the son of late Henry and Winifred Clayton, the oldest of 3 siblings. On May 14, 1960, he married wife Anna, who survives.

 

He attended Arlington schools, Graduating from Arlington High in 1955. He also attended Arlington State College, Jacksonville University, completing his Pre-Med degree at The University of Texas Arlington He attended and graduated in 1968 from Baylor University College of Dentistry.

 

He served in the U S Navy Special Operations in Southeast Asia for 5 years. Later, after graduating from Baylor University College of Dentistry, he operated his successful practice of Restorative Dentistry in Arlington for over 50 years, belonging to the Arlington Dental Study Club, the Texas Dental Association, and the American Dental Association during those years. He also owned and operated Arlington Aircraft Inc at Arlington Airport for a number of years, serving on the Arlington Aircraft and DFW Airport Planning & Zoning Boards.  He has been a member of the Arlington Chamber of Commerce since 1968, holding all leadership positions, including Presidency. He was honored to be a member of Gov. George Bush’s Big 8 Mayors Crime Prevention Comm. And most proud of coaching Boys & Girls soccer State Champ teams for 17 years.

 

He was a Founding Member of the Young Men for Arlington and the Arlington Margarita Society; also, a long-term member of Arlington St Maria Goretti and Saint Vincent de Paul Parishes, and after retirement to Granbury, St Frances Cabrini Parish. In addition to his wife Anna, he is survived by his son Eric, daughter & son-in-law Andrea & Jeff Sellers, grandson Michael Price, one sister Carol Finley of Haymarket, Virginia and nieces Katie Finley & Mary Margaret Shirley and grandnieces Dorthy Rose Shirley, and Neva Finley Anderson and grand-nephew Gabriel Finley .

 

There will only be a Family service at this time, with a Memorial Mass at St Frances Cabrini at a later date. You may leave your condolences to the family at Wileyfuneralhome.com.

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Thomas J. Clayton DDS, of Granbury, TX, passed away January 1, 2022.   He was born in Bridgeport Connecticut, the son of late Henry and Winifred Clayton, the oldest of 3 siblings. On May 14, 1960, he married wife Anna, who survives.   He attended Arlington schools, Graduating from Arlington High in 1955. He alsoContinue Reading

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Edward Cosgrove left a message on June 23, 2023:
I just discvered Tom passed away. Our family's were very close since we moved from Connecticut to Arlington, Texas in 1949. I was at UTA with Tom and he was brilliant. His wife and Mon and Dad were really wonderful people. My condolances to Anna, Carol and the family. May the peace of Jesus be with you. We will see him again.
Ken and Diane Lewis left a message on January 20, 2022:
We knew Dr Clayton for many years He was an amazing person Our thoughts and prayers are with Anna , Eric and Andrea
Glen and Kathy Hardee left a message on January 14, 2022:
Anna we just found out about Tom's passing, we are heart broken for you and your family. We always loved Tom and Glen thought he was such a hard worker and so smart when they installed the lighting at the gate. Anna please know we are here if you need anything in the days ahead.
Mike & Connie Monts left a message on January 12, 2022:
Anna and family. We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Tom. Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time.
Mary Cangiamilla left a message on January 11, 2022:
Anna, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss of your sweet Tom. Love, hugs, and prayers for you and your family.
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Leslie (Sowell) Hollinsworth left a message on January 11, 2022:
Dear Anna and family, I am so sad to hear of Dr. Clayton's death. He was such a wonderful man. God bless all of you.
Bill and Kay McMillan left a message on January 11, 2022:
Dear Anna and Family We are so sorry to hear about Tom. We enjoyed those times you both came to the house for our parties. Please know we are thinking of you. God bless.
Beverly Ladusky left a message on January 9, 2022:
I was saddened to read about Dr. Clayton's passing. He was my dentist for many years. He was always so kind and caring. Anna may all your wonderful memories help bring you comfort at this time.
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Sally K Parkinson left a message on January 7, 2022:
We were so sad to hear about Tom. He was an amazing, energetic man, and we will miss seeing him in the neighborhood. We're sending our heartfelt sympathy to Anna, Andrea, Eric and Michael. Dean and Sally Parkinson
Tommy and Genice Richardson left a message on January 6, 2022:
Our heart and prayers go out to the Clayton family. We meet Tom and Anna shortly after moving here from Fort Worth. We have sat with the couple at several community get-togethers in the Harbor and what a fun time we had with them discussing the times and stories we all had growing up in the metroplex. Tom was definitely a fine and generous man. Willing to help anyone in need. We know he will truly be missed by everyone that knew him. With all our Love and Condolence, Tommy and Genice Richardson
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