02/10/2026
Lost my dear dad, John N. Clayton, to Alzheimer’s on Friday, February 6, 2026. Taken too soon at the young age of 78. Being the eldest of nine children, he’s been my inspiration, mentor and best friend my whole life. I was born the year he started medical school and he finished the last two years of his 40-year plastic surgery career practicing with me. I’m proud to be his namesake and carry on this plastic surgery tradition which started with his father, my granddad, John L. Clayton. Love you, Dad!