Clayton John Rector, age 40, of Hugoton, Kansas, died Friday, September 30, 2022, at Baptist St. Anthony Hospital in Amarillo, Texas. He was born December 9, 1981, in Liberal, Kansas, the son of William and Deborah Rector. 

Clayton, a farmer, was a lifetime resident of Stevens County. After graduating high school in 2000, he obtained a Certificate of Completion from Seward County Community College in the Diesel Mechanic and CDL programs. He enjoyed tinkering with automobiles and doing mechanic work. Clayton treasured the time he spent with his nieces and nephews.

Clayton is survived by his parents, William and Deborah Rector of Hugoton; sisters, Gwendolyn Sillmon and husband Ronnie of Hays, Colleen Sheldon and husband Duane of Plains, and Corrine Williams and husband Mark of Hugoton; nieces and nephews, Hayden, Chloe and Eli Sillmon, Marrine Arceo and husband Ray, and Robert Williams; and great-niece, Isabella Arceo.

Clayton is preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Rosa Belle Ertz and Dean and Shirley Rector.

A graveside service and interment was held at the Hugoton Cemetery in Hugoton. Memorial contributions may be given to Pheasant Heaven Charities in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 920 E. 11th St. Hugoton, KS 67951. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.