Allen J. Clayton

Allen J. Clayton, Sr., 78, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 20, 2015.Born in Northfield, he grew up in Pleasantville and was a long time resident of

Galloway. Allen was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam War. After the war, he returned home and became a printer for The Press of Atlantic

City, where he worked for 18 years, before retiring. Allen then started working

part-time for Marriott Seaview Resort as a locker room attendant for the next 12

years, finishing his career there in 2000. After retirement, he was able to

concentrate on his favorite things. He enjoyed watching the STEELERS and the

PHILLIES. He was passionate about hunting , horse racing , and golf . His

favorite hobby was collecting golf balls. He loved spending time with his family, his grandchildren, and especially his beloved dog and best buddy; CODY !

Allen is survived by his sons, Allen J. (Erica) Clayton, Jr. and Dean Clayton; his

sister, Margie Rudnick; his grandchildren, TJ and Alayna Clayton; and his former wife and good friend, Nancy Clayton.

Visitation will be 10AM to 11AM, Thursday June 25, 2015 at Parsels Funeral

Home, 324 New Jersey Ave., Absecon. A service will immediately follow at

11AM. Burial will follow at Laurel Memorial Park, Egg Harbor Twp. In lieu of

flowers, the family requests contributions to the American Cancer Society,

626 N. Shore Rd., Absecon, NJ 08201. For online condolences, please visit

www.parselsfh.com.