Klayton Sean Burroughs the beloved son of Jessica Conner and Gage Burroughs of Johnson City, IL., was born before he could take his first breath at 8:58 p.m., on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, IL., surrounded by his loving family. With heavy hearts of the parents, grandparents and family members, Heaven gained a precious little angel.

Klayton is survived by his loving parents, Jessica Conner and Gage Burroughs, big sister, Paislee L. Conner; maternal grandparents, Melissa L. and Mike J. Miller of Johnston City, IL; paternal grandmother, Rachel A. Burroughs; maternal great-grandmother, Sharon K. Conner; maternal great-grandfather, Steven R. Conner; paternal great-grandmother, Gayla L. Craig; three aunts, Whitney C. Whaley, Amber L. Miller and Hannah M. Burroughs; four uncles, Ty M. Miller, Austin D. Miller (Steven), Jared A. Miller, Jacob E. Burroughs; and six cousins, Kynzlee F. Miller, Kyrsten G. Miller, Phoenix Beal, Maverick Vallow, Alexsander S. Burroughs and Cathalena M. Burroughs; .

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Sean E. Burroughs; paternal great-grandfather, John M. Craig; maternal great-grandfather, Larry D. Miller; and maternal great-grandmother, Margaret S. Miller.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.

Funeral services will be private.

The family would like to thank the caring staff at Heartland Regional Medical Center and Tender Mercies, and to all whom have prayed, called or sent messages to the family during this heart breaking loss.

Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.