Ruth Clayton, 97, the mother of Clayton Homes founder Jim Clayton, died Wed., May 2 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, according to KnoxNews. Grandson Kevin Clayton, CEO of Clayton Homes, said his grandmother’s strong work ethic was an inspiration to the whole family. She is survived by sons Jim and Joe Clayton, seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. MHProNews sends its deepest sympathies to the family.

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