December 8, 1954 ~ July 4, 2016
Darrell Eugene Clayton
61, of Indianapolis, passed away on July4, 2016. Darrell was born in Linton,Indiana on December 8, 1954. He was a1972 graduate of Lawrence Central High School. He served in the Army for 4 years, starting in 1979.
Darrell was a member of the Lawrence United Methodist Church and the American Legion Post #7119.
He is survived by: daughter, Tiffany Miley (Matt); mother, Betty Clayton; brother, Richard Clayton (Jeanette); grandson, Corban Miley; and nephews and niece, Jordan Clayton, Sam Brigman, and Emma Brigman.
Darrell is preceded in death by his father, Darwin Clayton.
Visitation will be 5pm to 7pm on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Legacy Cremation & Funeral Services – Lawrence, 5215 N. Shadeland Avenue. A graveside service will be at 1pm on Friday, July 8, 2016 at Switz City Cemetery, Switz City, IN.
Darrell I will miss you so very much. Not only were you my best friend, but you were my "big brother" I will always have an emptiness in my heart, but knowing I will one day see you again fills it with hope and joy. I love you and I love your family as my own. Rest in peace brother, your struggles are over.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
I was very sorry to learn Darrell is no longer with us. My condolences to his family.
Darrell and I lost touch when he left to join the military. We had worked closely together at Conrail for several years, in Fortville, Indiana (as Signal Maintainers). Both he and his father were a pleasure to work with. I wish we hadn’t lost contact. RIP Hippie!
David McKinney, Avon, Indiana
Conrail Signal Dept 1976-1984
There is so much to say! Darrell was a one of a kind! All heart.
We were the best of friends. And later, we were "family".
Some of my favorite memories are the ones that ended with him saying, "STOP! My cheeks hurt!" We could laugh and laugh until we just could not laugh anymore!
Darrell- Thank you for all the good times. Thank you for all the laughter. And thank you for loving my family. My kids lives have forever been changed by having you in our hearts and in our lives.
Rest peacefully, my friend. Please help those of us here remember the good times.
With love,
Julie