Harold D. Clayton, 71, of Oscoda, Mich., formerly of Pontiac, Mich., died Friday, Aug. 11, 2006.

He was born Feb. 12, 1935, in Tokio, Ark. Clayton moved to Pontiac in 1957 and began a career that spanned 30 years with General Motors at the Truck and Bus plant. He served with the United States Army from 1958-1960 and later married Marie A. Brimhall on July 10, 1970, in Indiana. They moved to Oscoda in 1995, where he enjoyed hunting and fishing.

He was a baseball fan and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He served several years as a Boy Scout leader and was a member of the UAW Local #594.

He is survived by his wife Marie; four sons, Kenneth (Kelly) Clayton of White Lake, Mich., Douglas Danielson of Pontiac, Mich., David (Marion) Danielson of St. Ignace, Mich., and Dennis (Judi) Danielson of Douglasville, Ga.; three sisters; Naomi Brannan of Arkansas, Melba Broadway of Arkansas and Shirley (J.B.) Perry of Arkansas; a brother Mickey (Ann) Clayton of Arkansas; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Aug. 16, at Coats Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor's choice.