Paul Kendall Clayton

Paul Kendall Clayton, 61, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Caruthersville, died Sept. 12, 2023, at his residence. Born May 5, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of Ralph Earl
and Polly Estelle Hayden Clayton.

He was a 1980 graduate of Caruthersville High School and attended Southeast Missouri State University. He worked as a bartender and in concrete construction, and was a swap meet dealer of collector vehicles and parts.

He is survived by a sister, Teresa Tidwell, and two brothers, Tommy and Steve Clayton, all of Caruthersville; and aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and many cousins and friends.

Per his wishes, there will be no services.

H.S. Smith Funeral Home in charge of cremation arrangements.