James R. Clayton

November 26, 1958 - February 23, 2023

James R. Clayton passed away on February 23, 2023 in Palm Springs, CA. He was born to Calvin and Janet Clayton in Brawley, CA on November 26, 1958.

He was raised in Calipatria, CA; supported by a community of family and friends. He graduated from Calipatria, CA in 1977 and then attended Chaffe Colege, CA where he played football.

He worked as a paramedic in San Diego for a few years and later moved to Imperial Valley and worked in the agriculture industry. He worked for Elmore Company in Palo Verde, CA and then in May of 1993 he moved to Yuma, AZ where he worked as Desert Area Manager for Taylor Farms; formerly know as Mission Ranches.

James loved spending time with family and friends. He enjoyed spending time and boating on the Colorado R iver.

In 1984 he married Tami Niblick of Newport Beach, CA. Together they had 2 children, Chris (April) Clayton (step-son, Keegan Havins), all of Yuma; Kaylee (Allen) Kerbow of Coppell, TX.

Survived by sisters, Linda (Brian) Willey, Sherri Clayton, Laurie (Jeff) Morgan, nieces and nephews, Josh (Leah) Willey, Jamie Willey, Jeremy (Amy) Willey, Ashleigh Clayton, Derrick Clayton, Shawn (Hannah) Morgan, Tyler Morgan, Kyla Morgan. Multiple grand nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his parents, Calvin and Janet Clayton and his brother, Jeff Clayton.

Service will be March 9, 2023 at 11:00 am at Yuma Mortuary, 775 S. 5th Ave, Yuma, AZ 85364 with a Celebration of Life to follow at the Elks Lodge 476, 1917 W. 32nd Street, Yuma, AZ 85364.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Judes Research Hospital or a charity of your choice. Please sign the guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/yumasun