George Edward Clayton

CLAYTON, George (Georgie) Edward Age 78, of Halifax, went home to be with his Lord on October 24, 2021. Born in Halifax on September 29, 1943, he was the loving son of the late Winnifred Pauline (Loppie) and George Edward Clayton Sr. George was an active member of the New Horizons Baptist Church (former Cornwallis Street Baptist Church). George was a humble man with a unique personality and a laugh that was contagious. He enjoyed barbecuing and spending time with his family. George loved to dance, especially jive. If you were looking for him on a Saturday afternoon, you could find him at Your Father Moustache where he was known as “Crazy Legs.”

George is survived by his sons, George Jr., Troy and Kevin, Halifax. Grandchildren; Satroya, Troylena (Dasmen), Janelle, Troy Jr., Susie and Joey, Halifax. Felicia, Digby. Troyangelo, Ontario. Meranda, Meraco, Matthew, Calgary and Brittany, Vancover and Sixteen great grand children. Sisters; Pauline, Grace, Halifax, Victoria (Spencer), Pamela (Roy), Winnifred, Dartmouth, and Angela (David) Halifax, and brothers, Joseph (Irma) and Martin (Terri-Lynn), Halifax. He was predeceased by sisters, Patricia, Monica. Brothers, Eugene and Michael. Niece, Deanna and nephew, Cormekco and three siblings in infancy. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cruickshank’s Funeral Home, 2666 Windsor Street, Halifax, NS. Officiating Service: Rev Grace Skeir.

Visitation: October 29, 2021 at 10:00am – 11:00am and Service to follow. Proof of vaccination is required. For online streaming please visit www.funeraweb.tv at 11:00am.

In lieu of flowers, donations in George’s memory can be made to New Horizon Baptist Church or Royal Canadian Legion Branch 142.

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

Special Thanks to everyone who prayed, called, visited our family during this difficult time and thanks to the 4th floor doctor, nurses, and staff at Arborstone Enhanced Care. May God bless you for your many expressions of love and kindness.

The Clayton Family.