Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Bunker Hill Baptist Church in Columbia for Clayton Pearl Fox, Jr., 64, of Columbia, who passed away Sunday, December 22, 2024 at his residence. Interment will be at New Bunker Hill Cemetery in Columbia. Bro. Donnie Bond and Jeff Bates will officiate the services.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Bunker Hill Baptist Church.

Clayton was a man with a passion for life and a talent for bringing people together. Clayton enjoyed the culinary arts, finding joy in creating delicious meals for his family and friends. A skilled woodworker, he possessed a creative spirit and a meticulous eye for detail. Above all, Clayton was an "all-around people person," cherished for his warm personality, his engaging conversations, and his ability to make everyone feel welcome.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Clayton Pearl Fox, Sr.; Mother, Mamie Joyce Chick Fox; Brother-In-Law, Timmy Bates.

He is survived by his Wife, Barbara Sue "Susie" Bates Fox;  Son, William Heath Fox (Dawn);  Daughter, Ashley Hoots;  Step-Son, Brian Blalock;  two Grandchildren, Lillie Fox and Hallie Fox;  three Sisters, Marshia Pigg (Barry), Judy Vining and Gayle Word; A host of nephews, nieces, and friends;  five Brothers-In-Law, Jeff Bates (Melissa), Jack Bates (Beth), Billy Bates, Sr., Mikey Bates (Crystal), John Bates;  two Sisters-In-Law, Belinda Brady (Adam) and Jenny Hibley (James).

Pallbearers will be Billy Bates Sr., Mikey Bates, Adam Brady, Jay Lowry, Austin Bates, Tyler Simmons, Devin Simmons, and Nick Colvin. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Bates, Jeff Bates, Jeff Bates, Jack Bates, and John Bates.

Hathorn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Friends may sign an online guest register book at www.hathornfuneralhome.com