Ronald Dean Clayton

May 5, 1942 - October 26, 2020

Ronald Dean Clayton, 78, of Kansas City, Missouri passed away on October 26, 2020, at the University of Kansas Health System after a difficult struggle with advanced cancer. Ronald was born in Bozeman, Montana on May 5, 1942, the son of Stacy and Helen Clayton. He grew up in a large family -- the fifth of eleven children. Ronald lived in the Kansas City area most of his life, retiring from Faultless Laundry in 2005 after over 30 years of service. He loved to fish, enjoyed watching movies, and was an avid Chiefs and Royals fan. Most importantly, he loved visitors and enjoyed spending time with his family. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Larry Clayton. He is survived by four brothers, Duane, Carl (Page), Frank and Stephen (Laura) Clayton; five sisters, Sharon (Wally) Sims, Arlene DeClements, Esther (Ivan) Klaudt, Vivian DeClements and Carolyn Shields; and numerous nieces and nephews -- who adored Uncle Ronnie. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the family will hold a private service at Maple Hill Funeral Home, with a visitation from 10-11am Wednesday, November 4, 2020. Funeral service will begin at 11am. Burial will follow at Maple Hill Cemetery with unlimited attendance at the graveside. Services will be streamed online on the Maple Hill Funeral Home Facebook page.