Roger Clayton

Roger William Clayton, 76, of Asheboro, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, February 7, 2026.

A memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m., Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Brower's Wesleyan Church, where he was a longtime member. Pastor Bryant Madren will be officiating.

Born May 18, 1949, in Randolph County, NC, Roger was the son of the late Elmer Clay and Lucille Cagle Clayton. He was a 1968 graduate of Asheboro High School and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force from 1969-1973. Roger began his construction career in 1968 working for his uncle Cliff Bowers, of Bowers Construction. In 1975 he started his own company, Clayton Construction, which later became Clayton & Son Construction with his son Justin. Throughout his career he built numerous homes, churches, schools, and commercial buildings in the surrounding area. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed spending time with his family.

In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his sister Emily Clayton Hatley.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Janet Tysinger Clayton; son, Justin Clayton and wife Jennifer of Asheboro; grandchildren, Parker Clayton and wife Nicole and Graham Clayton both of Asheboro; his twin brother, Ronald Clayton and wife Jane of Asheboro; and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends following the service in the Church Fellowship Hall.

The family extends a special thank you to Mr. Clayton's team of loving caregivers at Cross Road Memory Care Center and his Hospice nurses.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brower's Wesleyan Church - Building Fund, PO Box 1352, Asheboro, NC 27204.