Clarence W. Drayton, Jr.

PALMETTO FLORIDA-Clarence W. Drayton Jr. 64, of Palmetto, FL, formerly of Wilkes-Barre, passed away Jan. 18, 2013 at Tidewell Hospice, Bradenton, FL. He was born on February 14, 1948 in Eden, NC, a son of the late Clarence W. and Geraldine Drayton.He was a graduate of LCCC for Computer Technology. He was formerly employed by PC Doctors and Clearbrook Inc. where he designed their websites. He was also a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous for 18 years. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandfather Henry Drayton; his sister Hazel Drayton; uncles Douglas Drayton and Lorenzo Drayton; grandmother Clara Hampton-Drayton; grandson Austin Drayton and step mother Lucille Wade-Drayton. Left to cherish his memory are his children, Lynn Carter-Farmert Wilkes-Barre; Christine Drayton, Wilkes-Barre; Estelle Morris, Plains; Clarence W. Drayton III and his wife Amy Drayton, Wilkes-Barre; his wife Mary Drayton, Edwardsville; long time companion Sandy McCartney, FL; sisters Nadine Drayton, AZ; Vanessa Johnson and her husband Terry Johnson, Wilkes-Barre; brothers Richard Drayton, Wilkes-Barre; Eugene Drayton, Wilkes-Barre; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; God Daughter Kerry Bassett, Wilkes-Barre; and a host of nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at 4pm on Saturday February 16, 2013 at Kniffen O’Malley Funeral Home Inc. 456 S. Main Street. Wilkes-Barre. Friends may call 3-4pm.