Clayton Alan Claybourn, born October 16, 1957, died peacefully in his home in Palacios, Texas, on June 7, 2025. The son of Guy and Lucille Claybourn, Clayton was born in Heidelberg, Germany and moved with his family to Palacios in 1965. Clayton attended school in Palacios, and after graduating in 1975 he served in the United States Air Force.

Clayton found his vocation in nursing, graduating from Victoria College with a nursing degree. He went on to work at Citizens Hospital in Victoria, Jackson County Hospital in Edna, and Palacios Community Medical Center.  His gift for caregiving was evident to his patients, who found that he faced challenges with clear-eyed determination and an uncanny ability to find humor in almost any situation.

Clayton is survived by his wife of 44 years, Holly, daughter Nellie Lee (B.J.), son Garrett (Tera), and granddaughters Reece, Hannah, Charlotte and Caroline Claybourn, and Hazel Lee, who loved their Granddad endlessly. He is also survived by his sister Carolyn (Paul) Gallagher, stepmother Colleen Claybourn, stepsisters Sharon, Sara, and Rhoda, as well as many nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Reid Claybourn.

Clayton was loved and cherished by his friends and family, who will be sustained by the loving memories of a man who truly lived a good life.

Funeral services for Clayton will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Palacios immediately followed by interment at the Palacios Cemetery and reception at Weimer Hall.

Pallbearers will be Kenny Brune, Mark Bates, Jason Miller, Jeff Miller, Slone Harrison and Tommy Steinmetz.  Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Harrison, Ross Harrison, Wade Mayfield, Michael Harrison, Jereme Goforth and Daryl Capak.