On Sunday, May 16th, Kyle Clayton died unexpectedly and accidentally. He is survived by his parents, Sandy and Mike Clayton, his brother Tyler Clayton, and his sister Casey Clayton, along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a long list of friends. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Norm and Marian Worum, and Red and Verlene Clayton.
Kyle graduated from Sarsaota High School in 2000, and from Florida Gulf Coast University with a degree in marketing and hospitality in 2004.
Kyle had a zest for life that was quite apparent to all who knew him. he loved his family and all of his many friends, and made sure we knew it. He was and avid golfer, and would participate in just about any sport. He enjoyed staying in shape! He ran the running portion of a relay triathlon the day before he died.
Kyle was employed by Lexjet for the past 2 1/2 years, where he has many close friends. He was planning on doubling his salary this year!
If you're ever having a bad day, just think of Kyle's infectious smile!
He will be sadly missed by all.
In lieu of flowers, please honor Kyle with memorial donations to the All Faiths Food Bank, 8171 Blaikie Court, Sarasota, FL, 34240-8321, or to The Warren BackPack Program c/o Gulf Coast Community Foundation of Venice, 601 Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL, 34285.
Please join Kyle's family for visitation and sharing of memories of Kyle's life at Palms-Robarts Funeral Home, 5:00pm to 8:00pm today, with a prayer service and story sharing at 7:00pm. Funeral Mass will be held 4:00pm Thursday at Church of Incarnation, 2901 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL, 34239.
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