On June 24, 2011, Henry David Clayton Jr., a 47-year-old Black male resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, departed this life. Originally from Battle Creek, Michigan, he had established himself in Indianapolis prior to his passing. He was known to family and friends as "Hank."
Following his death, services were conducted at the Emmanuel Covenant Church International in Battle Creek, officiated by Bishop Hugh Smith.
A family hour preceded the service, allowing relatives and community members to pay their respects. In recognition of his service to his country, he was laid to rest with full military honors at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, Michigan.
Public records and news archives from the period do not indicate that his death was ruled a homicide or the result of a criminal act. Consequently, there are no reports of arrests, suspects, or criminal charges associated with his passing on this specific date. The available information focuses on his memorial and status as a veteran rather than any criminal investigation.
