Reverend Columbus Clayton (Lansing)

But watch thou in all things, endure afflictions, do the work of an evangelist, make full proof of thy ministry. For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.
II Timothy 4:5-7


Reverend Columbus Clayton ~ Pastor, Husband, Father, Grandfather,
and spiritual father to many.

Reverend Clayton went home to be with the Lord on December 29, 2020 with his wife and family by his side.

Reverend Clayton was born in Lake Common, Mississippi to Silas & Robelia Clayton. He began preaching the Word of God at the young age of 15. In March 1959, he met Catherine Weathers and they later wed in Saginaw, Michigan.

With God in the forefront, Reverend and Sister Clayton were led to Galilee Baptist Church in Saginaw, Michigan, where he became pastor. He served as pastor there for 15 years. During this time, Reverend and Sister Clayton started their family and went on to have 9 children.

The Lord called Reverend Clayton to New Mt. Calvary in Lansing, Michigan, where he pastored for 25 years. During this assignment, he fervently served on The Pastor’s Conference Board as well as spreading the Gospel through prison ministry.

Once retiring from pastoring, Reverend Clayton was a member of Shiloah Baptist Church in Lansing, Michigan, serving under Reverend Willie Mills and later, Reverend Kevin Brown.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife, Catherine Clayton of Lansing, Michigan; three daughters, Cynthia Denise Jackson, Elmira Carter, Jennifer (Larry) Johnson; five sons, Columbus (Marie) Clayton, Jr., Odell Clayton, Donnell Clayton, Melvin Clayton, and Michael Clayton; 19 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; three sisters, Verleen (John) Cole, Johnella Thomas, and Rosie Lee Ray; two brothers, Sammy (Ruth) Clayton, and Silas (Porscha) Clayton; many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; three sisters-in-law; four brothers-in-law; many other relatives and friends including special friends, Pastor Aaron Milton, Sister Cora Duncan and Sister Martha Myles.

Reverend Clayton is preceded in death by son Marvin Clayton; parents, Silas and Robelia Clayton; and mother and father-in-law, Ira and Marie Weathers.

A private service will take place.

The family would like to express special thanks to Grace Hospice Care.
And a special thank you for all the prayers.
The Family of Reverend Columbus Clayton