Wilmer Clayton McCauley III

MILLERTON — Wilmer Clayton McCauley III, 62, a lifelong resident of Millerton, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, at his home in Millerton. 

Mr. McCauley worked as a professional landscaper and gardener at the Salisbury Garden Center in Salisbury, for over 40 years. In his younger years he lived and worked on the Frank Perotti Farm on Silver Mountain in Millerton with his family.

Born April 15, 1961, in Sharon, he was the son of the late Wilmer Clayton “Sonny” and Patricia (Palmer) McCauley, Jr. Mr. McCauley attended Webutuck School and was a junior varsity basketball coach at Pine Plains High School for several years. He also enjoyed watching the Dallas Cowboys and the Boston Red Sox in his spare time. He will be dearly missed by all.

Mr. McCauley is survived by his brother, Ronald R. McCauley of Millerton; two nieces, Patricia and Amber; three nephews, Christopher, Zane and Ethan and his dear friends, Wayne and Dawn Conklin of Claverack, New York.

There are no calling hours. Funeral services will be private. To send an online condolence to the family or plant a tree in Wilmer’s honor please visit www.conklinfuneralhome.com  Memorial contributions may be made to the North East Baptist Church, 1 Maple Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Scott D. Conklin Funeral Home, 37 Park Avenue, Millerton, NY 12546.

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