John Paul Clayton

John Paul Clayton, 19, of Lampasas, passed away on May 11, 2026.

There will be a rosary recited at Sneed-Carnley Funeral Chapel in Lampasas on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 6 pm, with visitation to follow until 8 pm. The funeral mass will be held at St. Mary's Catholic Church on Friday, May 15, 2026, at 10 am, with burial to follow at Oak Hill Cemetery.

John Paul was deeply loved by his family and everyone who knew him. He is survived by his mother, Janet Clayton; his father, Nick Clayton; his sisters, Ashley Clayton, Victoria, and her husband Richard Talmage, and his niece, Dahlia Talmage.

John Paul grew up in Lampasas, Texas, and graduated from Lampasas High School in 2024. After high school, he worked as an electrician apprentice and was looking forward to joining the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (union).

John Paul had a love for the outdoors and being surrounded by nature. He enjoyed hiking with his friends at the Colorado Bend State Parks and especially exploring and hunting arrowheads at Sulphur Creek with his dogs Conan and Rocket. He had a passion for cooking and trying new foods. He was always in the kitchen making something new for the family.

Though his time here was far too short, John Paul's memory will forever live in our hearts.