Ike's Obituary
 

Donis Owen ‘Ike’ Clanton

FARMINGTON — Donis Owen ‘Ike’ Clanton of Farmington passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2010, at the age of 44 years, 10 months, and 27 days. He was born on June 9, 1965, at Elgin, Illinois, son of Carol Ann (Biggerstaff) White and Lloyd Gene Clanton, who survive. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Kody Gene Clanton; his grandparents, Cecil and Mary Biggerstaff and Harold and Clemmie Clanton and by his aunt, Sherry McGonigal.

Donis proudly served his country in the Army as a Green Beret in the Special Forces for 13 years. He was highly decorated and honorably discharged in 1995. He was a life member of Disabled American Veterans and a life member of AMVETS. He will always be remembered for his love of people and his passion to help others. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and being on the river.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by three sisters, Darla (Mrs. Curtis) Griffin, Bamby (Mrs. Jay) Miller, and Luana Ayers (Rob Page), all of Farmington; 11 nieces and nephews; 10 great-nieces and nephews; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and good friends.

Visitation will be held at Cozean Memorial Chapel from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11. Visitation will resume on Wednesday from 7 a.m. until the service time beginning at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Interment with full military honors will be Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis. Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. View the tribute video and share your condolences and memories at cozean.biz

Update.

Richard :munchin

Trials Set For Men Charged In Death Of Clanton
Daily Journal (MO), 5 Aug 2010

The two men charged in connection with the murder of former Green Beret Donis “Ike” Clanton will have their trials held in St. Francois County.

Trevor K. Grice, 20, of Marquand, and Jason Allen Parrent, 27, of Farmington, are charged in St. Francois County with second-degree murder, second-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child.

On Wednesday, Circuit Court Judge Kenneth W. Pratte denied both men’s request for a change of venue.

Grice’s public defender, Matt Shellenbergar, asked Judge Pratte to grant a change of venue to another county or at least bring in a jury from another county.

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Pat King said the defense hasn’t shown a cause to change the venue.

After denying the request, Grice’s case was then scheduled for Sept. 17 for other pre-trial motions.

The judge denied Public Defender Ben Campbell’s request for a change of venue and a bond reduction on behalf of Parrent. Bond is set at $250,000 for each.

Clanton’s relative told the judge she feels Parrent is a threat to her family and the community. She said reducing his bond “could be a fatal mistake.”

After denying both requests, Parrent’s case was then scheduled for trial setting on Sept. 1.

Clanton, 44, was found dead at his Farmington home on May 6. According to court records, an autopsy determined Clanton died of closed head trauma/blunt force trauma consisting of two blows to the left ear and at least four other blows to the head.

Parrent initially told police that he came to Clanton’s home the morning of May 6 to do yard work. He said through the door, he could see Clanton on the floor. He said he called 911 from his sister’s house and then started performing CPR.

While being questioned at the police department, he added that he, Grice and a juvenile were at Clanton’s house the night before where he said they consumed alcohol.

Parrent then confessed to hitting Clanton. He said during an argument, Clanton punched him on the left side of the face. He said it didn’t hurt, but he stood up and punched Clanton four to five times.

He said they reconciled and about 10 minutes later and Clanton passed out.

However, Grice said Clanton immediately became unconscious and never regained consciousness. Grice admitted he struck Clanton while Clanton was unconscious.

The juvenile said after Parrent assaulted Clanton, Parrent directed him to dispose of the evidence.

Grice told police he wiped down bottles, soda cans, and glasses to get rid of fingerprints. He said he and the juvenile stole a cell phone, a military coin, DVD player, silver utensils, and headphones.

Clanton was a former Green Beret who served his country for 13 years including during Operation Desert Storm. He was highly decorated and honorably discharged.

He became disabled about eight years before his death, suffering brain damage after a 14-foot fall.
http://www.dailyjournalonline.com/ne...cc4c03286.html

Donis O. (Ike) Clanton
 

Rest in Peace Mr. Clanton. Thank you for your service.
Let justice be served for those involved, whether in this life or the next.

Sincerely,

Ike was a member of my team in C/3/10, a great guy and team member. RIP brother.

Wasn't Ike on 012 in the early '90s? If so, we downed a lot of suds at the community club. Hell of a way for anybody to die. Peace, my brother.

I'm sorry I missed this thread, RIP Mr. Clanton. It is horrible.

Found this update. I hope these little bastards get what's coming to them.


http://pro.kzim-am.tritonflex.com/co...=49&post_id=71

Apr 18, 2012 -- 11:32am


A Farmington man is going to trial next week for his role in the killing of a disabled former Green Beret. 22-year-old Trevor Grice of Marquand, and 29-year-old Jason Parrent of Farmington, are charged in St. Francois County with second-degree murder, second-degree assault and endangering the welfare of a child. Grice has a trial setting hearing May 16th before Judge Kenneth Pratte. Parrent’s trial is set for April 23rd. 44-year-old Donis Clanton was found dead at his Farmington home May 6th, 2010. An autopsy determined Clanton died of head trauma consisting of two blows to the ear and at least four blows to the head. Clanton was a former Green Beret who served for 13 years.

He was on the same team with Monty from what I remember. I think he ended up on 013 (MFF) when I got to A Co in Feb 1994. 015 (Mountain) and 012 (Scuba), 011, 014 and 016 were Ruck teams. We had the great team number switcheroo circa 1995.

This isn't justice
 

On Dec. 12, Grice was found guilty and sentenced to four years in prison for involuntary manslaughter in connection with the death of former Green Beret Donis “Ike” Clanton on May 6, 2010. Grice was credited for time served. He was released from prison on a conditional release by the Parole Board Jan. 18.


http://dailyjournalonline.com/news/l...9bb2963f4.html

That is not justice.
Ike had the mental ability of a 12 year old when they killed him (after his head injury)...there was nothing 'involuntary' about it.
This perp needs killing.

From the article, it looks like he got another four years for assaulting an inmate during his incarceration.

Not sure what is going on with this POS, but for someone all of 5'3" tall, he sure likes to hit.

TR

I miss Ike
 

Just saw this. :( Sras, you're correct. Same team as Monty and I. Man, I remember having such great times with Ike. I went to AZ for something (GPS testing?) and took a picture of a sign that showed the Clanton gang something or other, Ike thought it was great! He had some ups and downs. Run in with the polizei one time when he was trying to do the right thing and get some sleep at the Oktoberfest, he kinda got the raw deal on that, but his drinking back in the day had bit him a few times. Man, we sure had some good times together and good times talking about those good times later. Thanks somebody for posting the pic. Still looks like good ole Ike. Writing through the tears and not ashamed I'm shedding them for a former teammate. I miss you Ike. RIP. :(