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Guy Claiborne Obituary
He was born on Dec. 7, 1927, to the late Guy and Lula Claiborne. He received Christ at an early age and was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, Wakefield, where he served faithfully as a trustee and sang with the male chorus. He retired from Smithfield Packing Company after 26 years of service. Mr. Claiborne loved baseball and could always be found sitting at the town 7-Eleven store. He was loved and will be greatly missed by many. He is preceded in death by his parents, and 12 siblings; Henry Davis Claiborne, John Claiborne, Purcell Claiborne, Joseph Claiborne, Roosevelt Claiborne, James Claiborne, Frank Claiborne, Jonah Claiborne, Mary Parham, Gracie Brock, Viola Sanders, and Lula Mae Claiborne.
He leaves to cherish his memories: a loving wife of 59 years, Sarah Young Claiborne; three sons, Robert Donzell Claiborne (Naomi) of Petersburg, Guy Curtis Claiborne (Debra) of Midlothian, and Carl Lee Claiborne (Angela) of Prince George; one brother, Robert Lynn Claiborne (Barbara) of Waverly; three brothers-in-law, George W. Young (Joyce) of York, Ernest Lee Young (Daisy) of Baltimore, Md., and Gurley Young Jr. of Washington, D.C.; one sister-in-law, Donna Mae Davis (Willie) of Randallstown, Md.; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family would like to thank the Southampton Memorial Hospice, Cynthia Claiborne and Mary Alice Bailey for the care they gave Mr. Claiborne during his illness.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Baptist Church, Wakefield. The Rev. Leslie Holloway, pastor, will officiate. Interment will follow in the Claiborne Family Cemetery, Dendron. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the residence at 11:45 a.m. the day of the service. Remains will rest at the church one hour prior to the service. A viewing will be held Friday, Dec. 11 from 6-8 p.m. Funeral arrangements are being provided by the staff of J.L. Dodson and Sons Funeral Establishment, 219 N. County Drive, Waverly, VA 23890, 804-834-3330; The Rev. J.L. Dodson Sr., funeral director. Please send online condolences to www.jldodsonandsons.com.
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Joanne Claiborne
December 16, 2009
Aunt Sarah and Family - “Words seem difficult to express the sadness we feel during the death of Uncle Guy, Please know that the family is in our thoughts and prayers”.
Mary Claiborne
December 14, 2009
Uncle Guy will surely be missed by his Family and Friends. Love Mary
Judy Nichols-Putman
December 14, 2009
To The Claiborne Family,
Please know you are in my thoughts and Prayers. Earth has no Sorrows that Heaven Cannot Heal. Be Encouraged Family.
December 12, 2009
Donzell and family our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .( And the peace of God,which passeth all understanding,shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Hazel and Dale Long
Danville,Va
December 12, 2009
Donzell and family our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family .( And the peace of God,which passeth all understanding,shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7
Hazel and Dale Long
Paul Jones
December 11, 2009
To the Clairborne Family. I offer my Prayers and Condolance. May God be ever with you and the family.
Paul Jones and Family
December 11, 2009
To the Claiborne Family, my deep and heartfelt sympathy are with you during your time of sorrow. May the grace of God continue to comfort you. Rebia Frances Jones-Spearman, New Windsor, New York
Clara Stringfield
December 10, 2009
To the Claiborne family
My family thoughts and prayers are with you.The Lord will give strenght.
Casting all your care upon him;for he careth for you.
1Peter5:7
Dennis & Joyce Holmes
December 10, 2009
To The Claiborne Family,
There are some people who make a lasting impression, and "Uncle Guy" was one of those individuals. We will always remember him as a kind spirit who was always willing to help any and everybody. Our deepest sympathy to the family.
The Holmes Family
Larry and Connie Jones
December 10, 2009
Coach Claiborne and family;
Our thoughts and prayers are with you today, and always. Remember to look to God for strength and courage.
December 9, 2009
To The Claiborne Family:
We will keep you in our prayers as you experience loss, and for strength to face future challenges.
Your Cousins,
Catherine Holmes Harrison
Michael Harrison
James Harrison
Deborah H. Dawson
Sheila H. McFadden
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