Clayton Reese Jensen

December 26, 2013 - July 12, 2020

It is with deep sorrow and deeper faith we announce that on July 12, 2020, Clayton “Clay” Reese Jensen, age 6, left this earth and was welcomed into the loving and merciful arms of his Father after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. Clay will be remembered for his strength, bravery, playfulness, infectious giggles, and – of course – his love of dinosaurs and donuts. But more than anything, Clay treasured every moment he spent being silly with his dad, snuggling with his mom, and running around with his siblings. Those who knew Clay best remember he was happiest when he was home with his family. With believing hearts, we rejoice knowing he is feeling that same happiness at home with his Savior. During his time on earth, Clay touched the lives and hearts of countless individuals who came to know and love him. “Clay’s Crew” celebrated the victories, wept during the trials, and were relentless in praying for a miracle up until Clay’s final moments on earth. Through it all, we witnessed God’s hand of protection and provision over the Jensen family – and His goodness and faithfulness to Clay. Clay is deeply loved and survived by his parents, Ryan and Krystal Jensen; proud and fiercely protective big brothers Myles and Zachary; little sister and constant sidekick Charley; grandparents Chuck and Kathy Boone and Greg and Diane Jensen; great-grandmothers Shirley Storm, Sheila Yearby and Sue Huggett; aunts and uncles Mike and Kasey Boone, Ryan and Vanessa Hall, and Nick and Rachel Baker; and cousins Benton, Chloe and Fischer Boone, Sofia Hall, and Callie and Owen Baker. Clay’s life will be celebrated during a private service at The Summit Church in Apex. Pastors Josh Hill and Jason Gaston will serve as officiants. Afterward, a graveside service for the family will be held at Holly Springs Cemetery in Holly Springs, N.C. Funeral arrangements are by Wake Funeral and Cremation Services. To express their gratitude for the care Clay received, in lieu of flowers, the Jensen family requests donations be made on behalf of Team: Clay’s Crew for Angels Among Us. The family is especially grateful to Dr. Daniel Landi, Dr. Kristin Schroeder, Bridget Archambault, Julianne Rogers, Sarah Davis, and the rest of Clay’s care team. “But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep.” ‭‭- 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭4:13-14‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬