Clayton Jake Higelmire

Clayton Jake Higelmire, 27, of Paris, Michigan passed away on November 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the Hospice House of Mid-Michigan in Lansing, MI. He was born on August 12, 1997, to David D. and Melaine A. (Stone) Higelmire, Jr. in Charlotte, MI. On June 24, 2023, he married Breanna Barnes at his grandparents’ home.

Clayton graduated from Eaton Rapids High School and Olivet College. While in high school and college he wrestled and played football. His high school football team won the District Championship in 2014 and 2015. He was a two time All State wrestler in high school and placed 2nd and 4th in the State. When he was at Olivet College, Clayton was the Freshman of the Year in 2017. In 2018 and 2019 he was a starter for Olivet College at the NCAA Regional Championships. After college, he worked for BBR Mobile Home Set-Up. Clayton had a kind heart and was a hard worker. He was a proud Dad and husband to his son, Beau and wife, Breanna. He loved adventures and meeting new people.

Clayton is survived by his loving family, Breanna and son, Beau David Higelmire; parents, Dave and Melaine Higelmire; grandparents, David and Linda Higelmire, Kathy and Melvin Stone; grandmother, Mabel Stone; brother, Thomas Higelmire and in-laws, Chuck and Sue Barnes.

He was preceded in death by his aunt, Kimmie (Higelmire) Sebastian; uncles, Charlie Knight, Denny Burton, Buck Sanders and cousin, Andrew Higelmire.

Visitation will be held Saturday, November 23, 2024, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. with a memorial service starting at 1:00 p.m. at Kempf Family Funeral & Cremation Services, Marshall, Michigan with Pastor Don Francis, officiating.

Memorials are suggested to Clayton’s wife and son, Breanna and Beau Higelmire. Arrangements have been entrusted to Kempf Family Funeral and Cremation Services. Please visit www.kempffuneralhome.com to view the online obituary, to sign the online guestbook, to share memories and pictures with the family.