Harold Clayton Jr., 55, of Springfield, passed away October 18, 2012, at Memorial Medical Center in Springfield.  He was born October 1, 1957 in Highland, the son of Harold and Betty Farley Clayton.  He worked at the State Fair Grounds in Springfield.

He is survived by sister, Mary (Dale) Lowis of Taylorville and Carol (Roy) Meskil of Wildwood, FL.; brothers, Larry and Gary Clayton of Wildwood, FL., and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 sisters.

Cremation rites will be accorded and service will be at a later date.

Arrangements by Sutton Memorial home in Taylorville.  Sign on-line guest book at www.suttonmemorialhome.com.