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In Loving Memory

Clayton Bruce Gaskill

Passed Away On February 23, 2010
At Age 55 years
Resident of Houston, TX
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CLAYTON BRUCE GASKILL passed away Tuesday February 23, 2010 from acute myeloid leukemia.He was born July 19th, 1954 to Jewel E. Schulz dec. and Lorenzo M. Gaskill, Jr. in Houston, Texas. He is survived by parents Billie Ruth Ballard and Lorenzo M. Gaskill, Jr., daughter Stefanie, Stefanies mother Maritza Mayer, brother Lorenzo E. Lee and sisterinlaw Melinda Gaskill.He attended Garden Villas Elementary, Albert Thomas Middle and graduated from Ross Sterling High School of Houston in 1972. Clayton earned a BA from the University of Houston in 1981.Clayton career in the film industry as camera assistant included commercial films, training films, commercials, and on the sidelines for Houston Texans home games for NFL Films. His love of photography continued from work to pleasure where a camera was seldom far away.Clayton had a life long interest in Marksmanship, starting with Saturday morning trips to a shooting range, continuing with many trips to the woods to practice or just enjoy the quiet of the forest. Clayton enjoyed the history and artistry of firearms, being a 25 plus year member of the National Rifle Association and the Houston Gun Collectors Association.Clayton was very involved with his daughters life. He enjoyed watching his daughter play soccer over several years and several conferences. He and Stefanie raised turtles, rescued them from car injuries and had 30 or more of all ages at any one time.Claytons proudest moment was seeing his daughter Stefanie graduate from United States Military Academy at West Point and be commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the US Army. He enjoyed West Point, visiting as often as possible. He felt better about our countrys future seeing the quality of young people who attended.A memorial service is to be held at St. Lukes United Methodist Church, 3471 Westheimer, Houston TX 77027 at 4 pm, Saturday, February 27th, 2010.In lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation to West Point Pistol Team co US Association of Graduates at http:www.usma.edudmicwtsponsorship.htm, or to HCGA P.O. 741427, Houston, TX, 772741429.Pace Funeral Home200 FM 350 North Rd.Livingston, TX 77351www.pacefuneral.com



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Services

Funeral Service

Celebration of Life

St.lukes United Methodist Church

3471 Westheimer

Houston, TX, 77027

February 27, 2010

4:00 PM

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Condolences (15)

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Terri Beck Houston, TX March 2, 2010
"I will greatly miss my buddy going to all the Dynamo games, shooting in the woods, running during the Texan games, the West Point trip, social dinners, movie previews and just palling around. Clayton was a true friend to me and my children and will be missed by all the many, many friends whose lives he touched so greatly at the JROTC program at Lamar HS..... Terri Beck"
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Scott Szabo Houston, TX March 1, 2010
"Clayton was always a pleasure to work with. I always enjoyed our conversations about our mutual interest in African Music. He will be missed."
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Mary Elizabeth Hubert Sweet Briar, VA February 26, 2010
"Stefanie,

I have always enjoyed our times together and your father was always an essential part to these times. I am so glad I was able to get to know him. His presence in JROTC and out was a blessing. His love and pride for you and all your accomplishments was unparalleled. He was truly an amazing man and father, and everyone could see that. My prayers are with you."
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