Flynt Griffin, 40, Jim Clayton's grandson, listed as director of the Clayton Family Foundation. - August 4, 2020. Man wanted in connection with Ranch2 Fire in California is believed to be 'violent,' police sayThis Mega Grocery Chain Is Now Open Later Than EverCofounder of Clayton Homes dies in Tennessee River helicopter crashShow full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Joe, 84, was killed in the crash that injured 86-year-old Jim, after the helicopter went down in the Tennessee River on Monday. His brother James (Jim) Clayton, cofounder of Clayton Homes, survived the crash along with their grandson, Flynt Griffin, and their friend, John (Jay) McBride. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline.
“Joe and I were as close as two brothers can be, and, as only siblings, we have supported each other since growing up together on a farm in West Tennessee and as business partners for decades. Casino dealers will hand out cards face up as part of new Covid safety measuresSir Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker! Survivors identified as James Clayton, John McBride, Flynt Griffin, according to KPD report. Knoxville police identified the three survivors Tuesday morning as James Clayton, John McBride and Flynt Griffin. Three other passengers escaped the wreckage and were rescued by a pontoon boat that was on the river. Flynt Griffin, 40, is Jim Clayton's grandson and involved in family interests, including being the director of the Clayton Family Foundation. Please stay away from the area as emergency crews respond for rescue efforts. Joe Clayton, owner of Clayton Used Cars in Knoxville and other businesses, died when the Eurocopter EC-130 helicopter crashed into the Fort Loudoun Lake reservoir in the Tennessee River about 7:40 p.m. Mr. Clayton’s older brother, Jim, also a successful local businessman, his grandson Flynt Griffin, and another person identified as Jay McBride escaped from the sunken helicopter without serious injury. Jim and Joe Clayton, the sons of sharecroppers, founded Clayton Homes, a manufactured home company, in 1966. "Hundreds of little pieces were floating on the water," Crawford said.In the distance, he saw heads bobbing in the water of the crash victims who escaped the wreckage. Jim Clayton, McBride and Flynt were swimming to shore when they were picked up by a pontoon boat, according to the Knoxville Fire Department. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) – Joe Clayton, the co-founder of Clayton Automobiles and Clayton Homes, was killed in a helicopter crash in Knoxville on Monday, the Clayton family has confirmed.
They were pulled from the water onto a pontoon boat and did not require medical attention.“I am devastated and completely heartbroken by the loss of my wonderful brother, Joe,” Clayton said. Crawford said the rotor blades 'exploded' into hundreds of pieces on impact.

“I am very grateful to the emergency personnel who responded so … He went on to found Clayton Homes in 1966. They refused medical treatment, Corcoran said. Flynt has 4 jobs listed on their profile. Jim Clayton, businessman John McBride and Jim Clayton’s grandson, Flynt Griffin, survived Monday’s crash, according to the Knoxville News Sentinel. His brother James (Jim) Clayton, cofounder of Clayton Homes, survived the crash along with their grandson, Flynt Griffin, and their friend, John (Jay) McBride.“I am devastated and completely heartbroken by the loss of my wonderful brother, Joe,” Jim Clayton said. His older brother, James (right), another relative and a friend survived A Eurocopter EC-130 helicopter with four people on board crashed into the Tennessee River near Knoxville on Monday evening, killing one of the aircraft's occupants 'I am devastated and completely heartbroken by the loss of my wonderful brother, Joe,' Jim Clayton said in a statement to Jim Clayton thanked first responders and Good Samaritans who rushed to their aid. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Joe Clayton, the cofounder of Clayton Automobiles and Clayton Homes, died in Monday night’s helicopter crash in the Tennessee River. My thoughts and concerns are totally for Joe’s family right now.”James Clayton, 86, founded Clayton Autos in 1956 with his brother, Joe, who still operated it. He is currently the East Tennessee Chairman of FirstBank. FAA spokeswoman Kathleen Bergen said the crash occurred at 7:40 p.m. Officials add Newark and Sherwood district to...No need for your poker face! We are no longer accepting comments on this article.Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group'I was dragged, slamming into the ground four times, for 200...Four people killed as Tropical Storm Isaias smashes through...'I sat by his closed coffin and told him I love him': PC Andrew Harper's widow Lissie reveals her torment as...Now all schools will be able to appeal for FREE against A-level grades amid fears marking fiasco is set to...The SAGE files: Covid-19 will spread more this winter and public toilets are one of the riskiest places -...Britain's economy on course for rapid recovery from coronavirus crisis, predicts Bank of England chiefMeghan Markle decries the 'toxicity' that she and Prince Harry have faced in the media - as she opens up...EXCLUSIVE: Welcome to the (very rich) neighborhood! KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Joe Clayton, the cofounder of Clayton Automobiles and Clayton Homes, died in Monday night’s helicopter crash in the Tennessee River. The relationships between the four passengers wasn't immediately known by authorities, Corcoran said. All Rights Reserved. Corcoran said at a news conference. KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) - Joe Clayton, the cofounder of Clayton Automobiles and Clayton Homes, died in Monday night’s helicopter crash in the Tennessee River. Knoxville police identified the three survivors Tuesday morning as James Clayton, John McBride and Flynt Griffin.The crash was reported just west of Alcoa Highway near Lakeview Drive, in the Sequoyah Hills neighborhood of West Knoxville.Calls came from residents of the neighborhood along the river, Corcoran said, and within 10 minutes, the agency had rescue crews in the water searching for the fourth crash victim using underwater sonar devices.