Clayton G. White, Sr., 79, of Syracuse, passed away Monday, May 30, 2011 with his loving family by his side. He was a native of Syracuse and an Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, serving 10 years in the military. He was a mechanic for 33 years, retiring in 1990 with NYNEX. Clayton was a Dairy Farmer for over 20 years. He was pre-deceased by two sons, Ronnie G. White in 1957 and Clayton G. "Jerry" White, Jr. in 2007.

Survivors: his wife of 54 years, Judith A. Pierson; daughter, Joan (Jim) Marini of Albany; son, Jamie (Angie) White of Phoenix; sisters, Lucille Sponable of Fulton and Sue Bonaccio of Syracuse; brother, Gordon White of Genoa, NY; sister-in-law, Jessie White of Shallotte, NC; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

At Clayton's request, there will be no calling hours or service. Burial, Greenlawn Memorial Park, Warners. Falardeau Funeral Home, Baldwinsville has charge of arrangements.

In memory of Clayton's son Jerry, contributions may be made to the National Brain Tumor Society, 124 Watertown Street, Suite 2D, Watertown, MA 02472.