Clayton Dupree McKindra, age 82, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, he moved to Maryland in his twenties and spent most of professional life in service to the Federal Government. He achieved high rank in the martial arts. He was commended for his devoted volunteering at the White House during the Clinton era. He is survived by his wife, Francelia, their children Khama, Candace and Channing, and grandson, Darius. A memorial service will be held on March 29, 2025, at 10:00 am at St. John Baptist Church, 9055 Tamar Drive, Columbia, Md. 21045.
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