LANCASTER, SC :::::::: Mr. Clayton "Clay" R. Rouse, Jr., age 41, died June 21, 2012 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House in Rock Hill. He was born August 4, 1970 in Lancaster County, son of Clayton R. Rouse, Sr. and Mary Garris Rouse and was the husband of Paula Estridge Rouse. Mr. Rouse was a self employed auto mechanic and was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Rouse is survived by his parents, Clayton and Mary Rouse of Lancaster, his wife, Paula E. Rouse of the home, 2 sons, James Rouse and Matt Rouse both of the home, a brother, Tim Rouse and a sister, Angela Staehr both of Lancaster. The Celebration of Life Funeral Service for Mr. Rouse will be 2:00 pm Saturday, June 23, 2012 at New Hope Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Family of Mr. Rouse will receive friends from 4:00 - 6:00 pm, Friday, June 22, 2012 at Hartley - Burgess Funeral Home and other times at the home of Angela Staehr, 1433 E. Doc Garris Road, Lancaster. The family suggests memorials may be made to New Hope Baptist Church, 3731 Lynwood Drive, Lancaster SC 29720.