Lee Arthur Clayton

LEE ARTHUR CLAYTON of Little Rock moved to Heaven on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in time to have lunch with his beloved wife, whom he hadn't seen since 1977. Speculation has it that they enjoyed a "Seedy Bun" cheeseburger from Minute Man. Art was born in Dumas, Ark., on April 3, 1929, to James Vance Clayton and Hattie Nuckols Clayton. A graduate of the University of Arkansas and a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Art joined the Navy, served in Korea on the carrier Sicily, and remained in the USNR (attaining the rank of Lieutenant Commander) until retirement after 20 years. He had quite a diverse civilian work life in the financial industry at Commercial National Bank; Stephens, Inc.; First Commercial Bank; and Union National Bank. He was appointed by the Governor to complete his father's term as Arkansas State Treasurer in the early sixties, but decided not to run for that office as successor. His favorite place to hang his hat, however, was the Yarn Mart, where he spent a happy decade running the business end while his wife, Shay, handled face time with clients. He spent his retirement years engaged in keeping up with technological advances, working at several retail establishments, doing a little traveling, and enjoying family. Family was his Joy. An only child, Art was predeceased by his parents and his wife, Shay Foshee Clayton. He is survived by his daughter, Terry Clayton Paulson and her husband Walt; grandchildren Shay Rafferty and husband Tim; Veronica McClane and husband Nick; and Stephen Paulson; along with great-grandchildren Jack and Clayton Rafferty; Walter Arthur (Mac) McClane; and Will, John, and Lizzy Paulson. His family is certain of one thing -- he is eternally grateful that he will never have to endure another "Spring Forward/Fall Back" or presidential election. The family will greet friends at a graveside service at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, at Forest Hills Memorial Park. Arrangements by Roller-Chenal Funeral Home.