William Joseph "Billy" Clayton, age 41 of New Haven, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his home.  He was born June 21, 1983 in Nelson County.  He was employed as a Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing Specialist with Toyota Boshoku in Bardstown.  He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting and watching UK basketball.  He had many friends and he loved spending time with his family.

Billy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sandra and Jerry Nalley and Rita Clayton.

Survivors include four children, Logan, Will, Brayden and Aria Clayton, all of New Haven; his parents, William K. "Bill" Clayton, Jr. and Jackie Riggs Clayton of New Haven; two sisters, Jessica Blaine (Trey) of Bardstown and Katelyn Clayton of New Haven; his grandfather, Kenny Clayton of New Haven; one niece, Mallory Thomas of Bardstown; many aunts, uncles and cousins.

A Mass of Christian Burial for Billy Clayton will be celebrated at 11 am Friday, January 3, 2025, at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 104 Church Street, New Hope.  Rev. A. Biju Chathely, C.M.I. will officiate.  Cremation will follow the mass.

The visitation is 4-8 pm Thursday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 pm by Deacon Dean Giulitto.