Clayton David McManus

Clayton David McManus, 43, of Pleasant Garden passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2026 at Hospice of Randolph. He was born May 14, 1983 in Greensboro, NC to Eric David McManus and Cindy Gail Carter McManus.

Clayton was a loving, compassionate, Christian man who lived his life with faith and integrity. He worked for 24 years in the environmental demolition industry. Most recently at DH Griffin wrecking company as a project manager, a job he truly loved and believed in. Clayton was married to the love of his life, Lauren, for 14 years and they started a family in Randolph County. He loved being outdoors, hunting, and managing McManus Game Preserve. When not working, he was committed to his community and church family at Restoration Baptist Church by serving on several mission trips. Clayton was a devoted family man and was a wonderful husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be remembered as the “Big Teddy Bear” with an old soul who was kind to everyone and never knew a stranger for long.

Clayton is survived by his loving wife, Lauren McManus of the home; children, Austin Rickard, Branson Rickard, Cambridge McManus, Colton McManus; parents, Eric and Cindy McManus of Liberty; sister, Courtney Williams (Mitch) of Greensboro; sisters-in-law, Hollyn Gragg (Cole), Tabatha Sexton (Jason); brother-in-law, Gene Davis; mother-in-law, Sheila Sheffield (Ty); and many beloved nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 5:00 – 7:00 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 600 S Main St, Randleman. Funeral Service will begin 2:00 PM on Sunday, October 18, 2026, at Rehobeth Methodist Church, 4475 Rehobeth Church Rd, Greensboro, NC 27406.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations in Clayton’s memory be made to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Dr, Asheboro, NC 27203 as appreciation for the great care given to Clayton during his stay.

Pugh Funeral Home in Randleman is honored to serve the McManus family.