Clayton H.

Landis

Clayton H. Landis , 93, of Souderton, PA, surrounded by his family, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at Grand View Hospital.

He was the loving husband of the late Bernice D. (Bergey) Landis for 59 years. Clayton was born in Franconia, Pennsylvania to the late Elmer Landis and the late Alverda (Hunsberger) Landis.

He attended Morwood School where he met his future wife. Clayton worked as a hired hand for a neighboring farm during his teenage years and later worked as a vehicle chassis repairman for Bergey's Tire in Franconia. In 1957, he and his wife Bernice started a welding business in Franconia and remained active in the business for more than 30 years.

Clayton was a lifelong member of Franconia Mennonite Church where he served as a former Sunday school teacher and church trustee.

In addition to metal fabrication, he enjoyed woodworking and maintained the buildings and grounds of a family retreat known as Hemlock Springs. Clayton was known for singing and whistling while he worked. He loved spending time with his family and sharing his love for the Lord.

Clayton was a happy, gracious, pleasant, hardworking man who had a good sense of humor.

He is survived by his three sons, J. Daniel Landis & wife, Eunice of Sellersville, PA, Kevin C. Landis & wife, Patti of Telford, PA, Andrew A. Landis of Telford, PA; his 10 grandchildren – Ben & wife, Amanda, Rebecca & husband, Jason, Sarah & husband, Damon, Rachel, Seth & wife, Maria, Mindi & husband, Bryan, Mathew & wife, Jessica, Amanda, Christa & husband, Matthew, & Cherie; his 25 great-grandchildren – Autumn, Brooks, Elise, Eva, Abigail, Carys, Jeshua, Maryn, Dylan, Mason, Khloe, Aubrey, Savannah, Bryleigh, Blake, Mia, Elysa, Avery, Kelsie, Clay, Colton, Arment, Clayton, Norah, & Piper; his three sisters, Marie Landis of Souderton, PA, Naomi Nase of East Greenville, PA, Alverda Hunsberger of Spring City, PA; and his brother, Elmer H. Landis of Souderton, PA.

In addition to his parents and wife, Clayton was preceded in death by his son, Robert Evan Landis; his brother, Ralph H. Landis; and his sister, Esther Landis.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2019 at 4:30 pm at Souderton Mennonite Homes, 207 W. Summit Street, Souderton, Pennsylvania 18964, followed by an informal visitation.

A private burial will take place at Franconia Mennonite Church Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Living Branches Foundation, Souderton Mennonite Agape Fund, 275 Dock Drive, Lansdale, PA 19446.

Arrangements are by: Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home & Crematory, 130 East Broad Street, Souderton, PA 18964. Visit www.andersfh.com to send online condolences.