Jeffery Lynn Clayton, 65, of Homosassa Springs, FL died peacefully in his sleep at home on March 30, 2023. Jeff graduated in 1975 from Lyman High School, Longwood, FL, where he was a standout athlete in football, baseball and wrestling. He played football for Bethany College (WV) and Troy State College (AL). For several years he was a salesman for such companies as Hilti fasteners, Sea Ray boats and Golden Rule insurance. When he moved with Pitney Bowes to Chicago, his Jeep Scrambler was stolen the very first night he stayed in the city. His dream was to become a law enforcement officer and in 1989 he joined the City of Lakeland, (Florida) Police Department. During his police days, he served the K-9 unit with his beloved partner Snickers, Community Policing bicycle unit, Patrol unit, was a Field Training Officer, and Detective. During the police academy, he was awarded the Top Gun for his shooting ability and competed in the Police Olympics where he earned several medals with his shotgun. He retired in 2015. He is survived by his wife of 19 years Tammy Christian Clayton, five children (with Susan Conrad Black m. 1985-2000) Randi (Bobby Callaway), Benjamin (Avery), Samuel, Jessi (Tyler Harden) and Jacob.
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