Clayton Russell Craw, 87, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away after a long illness on Friday, July 7, 2017 at Evergreen Senior Care & Rehab Center. He was born on December 16, 1929, the son of Cecil Clayton Craw and Edna Rose (Wilber) Craw.
Clayton was a member of the Moose Lodge of Marshall and the Elks of Battle Creek. He also was a member of the EAA.
Clayton is survived by his Wife of 66 years - Alice Elaine (Balke) Craw of Battle Creek, Michigan; Two Daughters, Roberta "Bobbi" Lynn (Steve) Hallaxs, Debra Ann (Dave) Kreiselman; Son, Terry Lee Craw; 6 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his Father, Cecil Clayton Craw, Mother, Edna Rose Craw.
Clayton enjoyed playing with model airplanes, rockets and drones. He liked racing stock cars and camping in the cabin. Clayton loved music, him and his wife Alice, enjoyed playing music at the local lodges around town. He especially loved working with his hands fixing electronics. Anyone that knew Clayton would say that he was a jack of all trades. Above everything else, Clayton loved his family. They meant the world to him, and he loved being around them and spending time with them. He leaves behind his family and the memories they will cherish.
Upon Claytons request, his body is being donated to Medcure.