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Clayton Stanford

Jun 10th, 2016 - Jul 30th, 2016

Funeral: 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at Xenia United Methodist Church

Visitation: 3-5 p.m. Wednesday at Xenia United Methodist Church

Interment:  Elmwood Cemetery, Flora

 

   Clayton Dean Anthony Stanford, precious seven-week-old son of James Anthony and Tara Nicole (Hemrich) Stanford of Flora, Illinois, passed into the arms of angels on Saturday, July 30, 2016.  He was born June 10, 2016, at St. Anthony’s Hospital in Effingham.

 

   Clayton was an alert baby boy, and watchful of the people and things around him.  Seeing the wonder of the sky and clouds through a window, or when outdoors, would capture Clayton’s attention no matter what was going on, and even calming him when he had been little upset.

 

   The words of the poem “Carry Your Heart” say, “…whatever a moon has always meant and whatever a sun will always sing is you…”  Clayton brought joy and happiness to those he touched here on earth, and his beautiful presence is now felt everlasting in the sun, moon, and sky.
 

   Clayton is survived by his parents: James and Tara Stanford of Flora; big sister: Lillian Grace Stanford at home; paternal grandparents: Wyatt and Lisa Stanford of Iuka; maternal grandparents: Shelly Billington (Scott) of Flora and Carl Hemrich (Angela) of Flora; paternal great-grandparents: Delmar and Iris Stanford; maternal great-grandparents: Eileen Enlow, Anita Dickerson, Carol Billington, Tom and Jenny Hemrich, Tony and Sandy Mock, Virginia and Roger Ashley, and Sally Schofield; paternal aunts: Abby (Kris) Adcock and Sara Stanford; maternal aunts and uncles: Anthony Hemrich, Marcella and Walter McCormick, Jodi and Adam Cox, Jacob and Angelina Hemrich, and Zachary Allison; along with lots of cousins and extended family.  He was greeted in heaven by an angel sibling that passed away; paternal great-grandparents: Lillian Stanford, Kenneth Smith, and Judy Scrivner; and maternal great-grandparents: Joe Enlow, Roy Dickerson, David Billington, and Rawleigh and Marcella Schofield.

 

   A funeral service for Clayton Stanford will be 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 3, 2016, at Xenia United Methodist Church, with visitation from 3-5 p.m. Wednesday at the church.  Pastor Bob McNeely will officiate.  Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Flora.  Memorial donations may be given to the family to assist with expenses.  Arrangements are in the care of Frank & Bright Funeral Home, Flora.

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John and Judy Lusk

August 1st

James and Tara, we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time.

marsha white

August 1st

so sorry for your loss ,my prayers are with you all at this time of sadness,angie and carl may GOD bless your family...

Sandy Smith

August 1st

My prayers are with all of you.

Amy Simpson

August 1st

I know that there are no words that could ever make things better but know that there are lots of people here for all of you. Many prayers for peace and healing going up for you all.♡♡♡

Trudy Zimmerman

August 1st

So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you in this troubling time.

Walden Family

August 1st

So sorry for your loss. Hugs & prayers.

Uncle Doug and Auntie Kelly

August 1st

No words to heal a broken heart, only love and an ear to listen if you need one. Know you are loved beyond measure.

Lacy Lamb

August 1st

I am so sorry for your loss!!! Sending many prayers of comfort to you both!

Jennifer churchill

August 1st

Tara, James, and Lillian I am so sorry for the loss of part of your world. He was so happy and full of beauty! I enjoyed watching him grow on FB, wish I could have met the little angel. We don't understand why this precious baby had to leave so early in life but one hope we do have is you will get to be with him again. This earth is out temporary home. Love you all! May God's peace fill your hearts and give you joy back. Clayton will never be forgotten!

Erika and Joey and family

August 1st

So sorry for this to happen. I will continue to pray for you guys . Love ya!

The Brewer Family

August 1st

My heart goes out to your family. I hope & pray for you all. Precious are the babies that come from heaven. Only to return. I pray you all will someday not feel the way you do today. With all my heart. I hope you have dreams that ease your suffering to one day have some closure... Sincerely from our family to yours...

Julie Hill and Family

August 1st

I am so sorry for your loss.

Chad, Emily, Trevin, Ethan & Landon Milner

August 1st

Our hearts are breaking for the loss of your sweet baby Clayton. Please know that we are praying that God wraps his arms around you all! We hope you can feel his presence. We are so very sorry. Bless you all in the days to come.

Donnita Lewis

August 1st

God must have needed that little sweetheart..You will always have a guardian angel watching over you. My love to your family..hugs..and prayers

DUANE AND BETTY BRYANT

August 1st

MAY GOD WRAP HIS LOVING ARMS AROUND YOU ALL AND COMFORT YOU IN THIS TIME OF SORROW!!! ANOTHER BLESSED ANGEL TO WATCH OVER ALL!!! GOD BLESS!!

Lilly Rhodes

August 1st

Tara & James my condolences and thoughts are with you & yours. May this precious angel fly high...😇

Susan Dickinson

August 1st

So sorry for your loss, this is just heartbreaking. Sending prayers to you guys and your family. Susan Dickinson

Nanci & Zane Thompson

August 1st

Nothing I can say will make you feel better, so just know I'm thinking of you all and here if you need any little thing.

Marla Groves

August 1st

Morgan & Kay Thomas

August 1st

It is so hard to understand a loss like yours...but hope you know that we all are thinking of y'all caring for y'all and wishing you comfort and peace. We will continue Praying that God will give you the strength to go on each day, Our God Is Good.

Diana Enlow Smith

August 1st

Have comfort in knowing that Clayton is in Heaven now with Grandpa Joe and Gm and Pa Enlow . Bless all of you in the time ahead. Love Aunt Diana

Linda Waller

August 1st

What a sweet precious baby boy...I have no words to express the sorrow in my heart..may GOD bless you and keep you close during this difficult time

Traci Wood

August 1st

So sorry for your loss. Love this little baby.

Pat & Sonny Tucker

August 1st

Our heartfelt condolences to all...And continuing prayers ...

Georgia Hurd Johnston

August 2nd

Words can not expression how sorry I am for your loss prayers are with you and the rest of the family.

Molly

August 2nd

Tara & family, please know the communities heart is breaking for this terrible loss as well . we all will be available for comfort & prayers. Let any of us know how we can help. Prayers are being said for you all.

Shawn n Stacy Wiehle

August 2nd

Lord, please hold this family in your arms, whispering messages of comfort as only you can. We love you and your family ,Tara and James, and am so very sorry that he had to go home too soon.

Robert and Maxine Stanford

August 2nd

We are so sorry to hear this, our thoughts and prayers are with all.

Dan & Dodie Payne & Family

August 2nd

Dearest James & Tara, so sorry for your loss. Thoughts & prayers for you. May God give you comfort. We love you.

Tabitha McCullough

August 2nd

Tara an James im so sory for your loss!!

Donna and Butch Moore

August 2nd

We are very sorry for such a tragedy. May God wrap his arms around you all and comfort you. Praying for strength! Xoxo

Brittina

August 2nd

James and Tara, I'm so sorry for your loss prayers are with your family.

Jenna Kessler (Davis)

August 2nd

My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. He looks like such a sweet lil guy and I know you'll always treasure the time you had with him.

Tara Eveland

August 2nd

I can't imagine your pain. you are in my thoughts and prayers

Norman and Shirley Fry Workman

August 2nd

There are no words that can be said right now. Just remember that he is in Heaven now, and God needed another angel and a flower. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Hope you can find comfort and peace during this terrible time. Just remember he is now watching over you all and someday you will see him again. Love all of you guys. So, so sorry.

Steve & Thelma Quandt

August 2nd

So sorry for your loss. We know your parents, Tony & Lisa Stanford. We do not know what you are feeling but we do know the loss of a loved one especially a baby must be unbearable. All are in our thoughts, love, and prayers.

Gina Douthit

August 2nd

I am so sorry for your loss. My deepest condolences. May our Lord Jesus hold you close to his heart and comfort you with his presence.

Jessica and Emersyn Thompson

August 3rd

May God be with you all. So very sorry for your loss.

Bethani Patterson

August 7th

my heart is heavy for you and your family. Lord please be with them as they go through this. I am so sorry, much love.

Terry Igert

August 9th

So sorry for your loss! Our prayers for God's strength and comfort during this time of sorrow!

Tom & Connie Greenwood

August 9th

Thinking of you all, so so sorry for your loss, Prayers to all !!

Terry Igert

August 9th

So sorry for your loss! Our prayers for God's strength and comfort during this time of sorrow!

 

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