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1924
William
2005
William T. Claxton
May 15, 1924 — March 16, 2005
William T. "Bill" Claxton, age 80, of Perry, died Wednesday, March 16, 2005, in a Macon hospital.
Born in Swainsboro, "Daddy Bill," as he was affectionately known, was the son of the late Henry Joseph Claxton and Jenny Lou Sheppard Claxton. He was a longtime resident of Pinehurst where he had served on the city council. During his many years in Pinehurst, he was a faithful member of Pinehurst Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon, taught Sunday School for 37 years and led the singing for 37 years. After moving to Perry, he became a member of First Baptist Church of Perry. During WWII, he served in the Army Air Corps.
Survivors include:
Wife: Lou Alice Claxton of Perry
Sons: James Thomas Claxton of Alexandria, VA
Jerry Claxton of Perry
Daughter: Jeanie Sharp of Perry
Sister: Lucille C. Bennett of Hawkinsville
Brother: Henry Brannan Claxton of Dallas, TX
Grandchildren: 5
Great Grandchildren: 3
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 19 in Pinehurst Baptist Church. Rev. Freddy Hogg and Rev. Rick Parker will officiate and interment will follow in Pinehurst City Cemetery.
The family will greet friends from 6 - 8 PM Friday, March 18 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pinehurst Baptist Church, PO Box 157 Pinehurst, GA 31070.
Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Unadilla has charge of arrangements.
Born in Swainsboro, "Daddy Bill," as he was affectionately known, was the son of the late Henry Joseph Claxton and Jenny Lou Sheppard Claxton. He was a longtime resident of Pinehurst where he had served on the city council. During his many years in Pinehurst, he was a faithful member of Pinehurst Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon, taught Sunday School for 37 years and led the singing for 37 years. After moving to Perry, he became a member of First Baptist Church of Perry. During WWII, he served in the Army Air Corps.
Survivors include:
Wife: Lou Alice Claxton of Perry
Sons: James Thomas Claxton of Alexandria, VA
Jerry Claxton of Perry
Daughter: Jeanie Sharp of Perry
Sister: Lucille C. Bennett of Hawkinsville
Brother: Henry Brannan Claxton of Dallas, TX
Grandchildren: 5
Great Grandchildren: 3
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, March 19 in Pinehurst Baptist Church. Rev. Freddy Hogg and Rev. Rick Parker will officiate and interment will follow in Pinehurst City Cemetery.
The family will greet friends from 6 - 8 PM Friday, March 18 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pinehurst Baptist Church, PO Box 157 Pinehurst, GA 31070.
Brannen-NeSmith Funeral Home of Unadilla has charge of arrangements.
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