Terry M. Clayton, 27, of McMinnville died Monday, July 27 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.He was born Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1987 in McMinnville, the son of the late Doyle Leverett and his mother, Gina (Gierucki) Pinegar. He attended First Assembly of God in McMinnville. Surviving are mother Gina Pinegar and her husband David of McMinnville; sister Hollie N. Parker and husband William of McMinnville; fiance’ Sarah Young of McMinnville; maternal grandparents, Jess Michael Eldridge Sr. and wife Terry Eldridge of McMinnville; paternal grandparents, Charles and Frankie Leverett of McMinnville; three nieces, Madeira Kennerly, Nevaeh Parker, and Isabella Parker, one nephew, William Parker III; two uncles, Bernie and wife Audrey Gierucki of Morrison, and Jason Milburn of McMinnville; special aunt, Amanda Leverett of McMinnville; special great-aunt, Kristin Martin and her husband Robert of McMinnville; two special friends, Jonathan Bryant of McMinnville and Mark Tidenberg of McMinnville; special cousin, Freddie Eldridge of Nashville and Doyleica Mullican of McMinnville, several cousins, other family members and friends also survive.He was preceded in death by his father, Doyle Leverett, and uncle, Jess Michael Eldridge Jr.A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. with Rev. Steve Brown officiating.
Terry M. Clayton, 27