Clayton Ray Bolick, 78, of Mt. Ulla, peacefully passed away on October 3, 2016 at Kiser Hospice House in Salisbury.

Mr. Clayton was born on June 14, 1938, to the late Harrison and Florida Anderson Bolick in Rowan County. He proudly served in the US Navy and on October 22, 1969 married Martha Blackwelder. Clayton attended Ebenezer United Methodist Church and his spare time enjoyed gardening and playing golf. He also enjoyed spending time with his dogs, Tinkerbell.

In addition to his wife of 46 years, Martha Bolick, he is survived by a son, Randy Bolick of Mt. Ulla; daughter Anita Martinez (David) of Mt. Ulla; brother, Calvin Reid Bolick; sister in law, Rose Bolick of Salisbury; grandchildren, Taylor Anderson and Clayton Martinez, both of Mt. Ulla. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends.

In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by 3 sisters, Betty Jean Bolick, Alene Bolick, Hazel Mansella; brother, John Bolick; and his dog Nugget.

The family will receive friends at Ebenezer United Methodist Church (8425 NC-801 Mt. Ulla, NC 28125) from 2-3pm with a Celebration of Life following at 3 pm conducted by Rev. Mark McCracken with full military honors by the Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard. Mr. Clayton will be laid to rest at the Salisbury National Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Glenn A. Kiser Hospice House (1229 Statesville Blvd. Salisbury, NC 28144) or to Ebenezer United Methodist Church.

Carolina Cremation is assisting the Bolick family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.