Mr. Billy Clayton, age 79, of Summerville, GA., passed away Thursday August 21, 2008, in OakviewNursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mr.. Clayton was born June 15, 1929, in Cleveland, TN., the son of the late James Walter and   Martha Bell Cagle Clayton.  Mr. Clayton was a member of the Dry Valley Baptist Church and a veteran of the Korean War.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Hutchins Clayton. Survivors include his sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen W. Clayton, Barry A. and Nancy   Clayton, of Summerville, GA., William S. and Toni Clayton, Kennesaw, GA., Jeffrey W. and Sharon Clayton, Woodstock, GA., 5 Grandchildren. Funeral service will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday August 23, 2008, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Jimmy Weaver officiating. Mr. Clayton will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until the service hour on Saturday August 23, 2008. Mason Funeral Home of Summerville is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mr. Billy Clayton who passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2008.