In Loving Memory

Jesse James Clopton, age 80, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. 

Born on March 24, 1946, in Decatur, Alabama to the late Mary Magaline McGuire Clopton and Napoleon Clopton Jr.  Jesse retired from Akron Equipment Co. after many years of dedicated service. He will be remembered for his kind heart and the memories created with his family and friends. Jesse touched the lives of everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Napoleon Clopton III, James Clopton, Charles Clopton Sr., Aaron Clopton, Mark Clopton, Tommy Clopton, Frankie Clopton, and Benjamin Clopton, Rosie Lee Davis, Evangeline Mosley, Lillie Kate Gaimary, Ora Louise Moore, Mary Lee Grandison and Mattie Clopton; very special friend, Theresa Jackson.  

Jesse leaves to cherish his memory, his only surviving sister, Chinester Blanton; his children, Tavonis Clopton (mother, Mary Edwards), Trent Ford, Tiffany Ford, Sonya Pearson (mother, Yolanda Ford), Brandie Howlett Johnson, Aaron "Moby" Howlett (mother, Dakota Stone), Sarah Gaiter, Chyna Lopp (mother) Theresa Jackson; grandchildren, Dontae Clopton, Tavonise Clopton, Shae Mo-ney Suggs, Jamal Oliver, JaShya Pearson, Rayonna Ford, Alonzo Boggan, Kaiden Katwaru, Aaron "Kicker" Howlett Jr., Jetwan Howlett, Royalty Crooks, Sasha Lynn Howlett, Jenaeja Morris, as well as a host of extended relatives and friends.  

Rest Peacefull Jesse, You Will Be Deeply Loved and Forever Missed.