Clayton Francis Howe III, age 63, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016. He was born on March 20, 1953. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton Francis Howe II; daughter, Nicole Howe. He is survived by his wife, Susan Howe of Dalton, GA; parents, Clyde and Mary Louise Wright of Gadsden, AL; sons, Patrick Howe of Gadsden, AL, Michael Barnett of Resaca, GA; daughters, Tara Hare of Commerce, GA, Andrea Barnett of Dalton, GA, brothers, Stephen M. Howe of Gadsden, AL, Melvin Warner and his wife Merry; sister, Deborah Abbott of Gadsden, AL; nephew, Jason Howe and his wife Kim; 6 grandchildren; and 1 great grandchild. The family will be receiving friends for visitation from 5-7 PM Tuesday evening, October 11, 2016 with a funeral service following at 7:00 PM at the chapel of Dalton Funeral Home. Burial will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday at the Canton National Cemetery with military honors. Arrangements are entrusted to independently owned and operated Dalton Funeral Home, 620 S. Glenwood Ave. Dalton, GA; 706-529-5371.