Fulton, IL - Charles Eugene Clayton, 57, of Fulton, died Saturday, June 1, 2024, at his home surrounded by family. Charlie was born September 24, 1966, in White Hall, the son of George and Judith (Likes) Clayton. He married Janelle Hansen on February 28, 2004, in Clinton, Iowa. He was employed with Lock and Dam 13. Charlie was a proud veteran of the US Navy. He was very proud of his military service on the USS Norfolk SSN 714 nuclear submarine, and his time spent as an instructor teaching others to operate the submarine's gas management system. Charlie loved riding and racing motorcycles, painting guns, spending time with his grandchildren, and smoking the best ribs and brisket for friends and family.

Survivors include his parents, George and Judith Clayton, of White Hall; his wife, Janelle Clayton, of Fulton; four daughters, Jessica Schmidt (Nate Bauer), of Fulton, Jade (Matt) Huber, of West Frankfort, Jordan (Jake) York, of Eldred, and Samantha (Rob) Velchansky, of Lynn Center; one brother, Lee Clayton, of White Hall; one sister, Scharllet Bock, of Trenton, Texas; five grandchildren, Rylee, Drew, Mason, Ava and Dylann; and honorary brothers, Rich Green, Dwight Henry, Scott Beaty, Troy Migawa, and all his military brothers.

Charlie was preceded in death by his beloved dog "Fester."

Cremation rites will be accorded. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 2-4 p.m., Sunday, June 9, 2024, at McDonald Funeral Home in Fulton. Memorial service will follow at 4 p.m., concluded with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project.

Online condolences may be made at www.mcdonaldfuneralhomes.com