With great regret, we announce the passing of Dr. David Mills Clayton. He passed away the morning of October 30. He was with his loving wife of 58 years, Patricia Ann Clayton and his daughter Melissa Lynne Clayton.

David was born and raised in East Falls Philadelphia. He was the loving Father of three, Jeffery David Clayton , Keith Alan Clayton and Melissa Lynne Clayton. He raised them in his beautiful home in Bucks County, Pa. while working to obtain his Ph.D. which he received from Temple University. He was a retired clinical child psychologist. All three of his children married and had children of their own. He leaves behind five wonderful grandchildren. Zachary David Clayton, AvaLynn Marie Clayton, Madilynn Quinn Clayton, Lucy Pearl Clayton, and Marston Patrick Clayton.

David lived his life to the fullest even up to the day before his passing. He and his wife traveled the world extensively often visiting areas of the world off the grid to most. On more than one occasion he hiked to the bottom of the Grand Canyon and camped at the river's edge. He spent summers taking his family on camping trips through the National Parks. He was a runner and participated in many races keeping fit to enjoy one of his greatest pastimes; gardening. He spent countless hours in his backyard sculpting an oasis of flowerbeds, trees, and shrubs. A chore of love he shared with his Wife, Patty, whom he married at the age of 21. David was a fan of the colonial period of our nation's history and visited Colonial Williamsburg on a regular basis. Their house was modeled after homes they adored and the gardens reflected the spirit associated with them. Christmas was not just a Holiday in their home but an event with extended family participation. It was filled with light, music, family, talent shows, readings, and love. It was not uncommon for David to appear dressed as Elvis at some point during Christmas night. He had a sense of humor about life that he handed down to his children and grandchildren. He will be missed as the winter hides his flowers, he will be missed as they come again in the Spring but just as his gardens grow so does what he left behind in his children and grandchildren. He was one of the most gentle, kindest men we ever have known and those attributes will still flourish in the many memories left behind. We love you, Dad, run to the light. 

His services and interment will be held privately.