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James Claytor Obituary

James I. Claytor, 93, of Winston-Salem, N.C., and formerly of Copper Hill, Va., died on Thursday, November 19, 2009. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Pat Claytor, of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and two daughters and sons-in-law, Yvonne and Rick Greenlee, and Judy and Bill Smith, both of Kernersville, N.C. Funeral Services will be held 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25, 2009, at Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va., with the Rev. James R. Clyburn Sr. officiating. Interment to follow in the Claytor Cemetery, Copper Hill, Va. Visitation will be from noon to 1 p.m. prior to the funeral. We will have a Memorial Service for James Irvin Claytor on Tuesday, November 24, 2009, from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Red Bank Baptist Church, 6405 Red Bank Road, Germanton, N.C. Send online condolences to the family by visiting maberryfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd, Va.
Published by Roanoke Times from Nov. 21 to Nov. 24, 2009.

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June McDaniel

December 16, 2009

As we are saddened by the loss of Mr. Claytor, there is joy in the memories of life well spent. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Little River Missionary Baptist Church--Rev. Clinton L. Crump, Pastor--LaVern D. Beaver, Clerk

November 24, 2009

To the family of Brother James I. Claytor:

We, the Pastor, Associate Pastors, Officers, and Members of Little River Missionary Baptist Church, Floyd, VA would like to express our condolences to the family of Brother James I. Claytor.

May the grace and mercy of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, comfort and strengthen you during this time of bereavement.

Our thoughts and prayers of comfort, our hearts of love, and our hands reach out to the family and friends at this most difficult time.

Gala Edwards

November 24, 2009

Hi Mr Claytor, May the Lord give you the strength to endure the pain you must be feeling during this difficult time. You and your family are in my prayers. I didn't know your father but if he was half the man you are I know he was truly special and a gift from God. God Bless you all.

Jim & Jackie McDaniel

November 24, 2009

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Dr. Conrad Claytor

November 24, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Freddie & Violet Stuart

November 24, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

November 24, 2009

To The Claytor Family,
We the Pastor and members of the Coles Creek Missionary Baptist Church of Rocky Mount, Va wish to extend our sorrow to the entire family. We remeber Dea. Claytor and the talks that we had with him when he was at the Castleview Baptist Church. May God continue to bless and keep you.
Coles Creek Missionary Baptist Church
Rev. Woodrow Walker Jr., Pastor
Rocky Mount, Virginia 24151

Ruth Claytor Marsh

November 23, 2009

We have always been a big, loving, extended family and were blessed that James was a great part of our youth. We spent many wonderful summers with him, his parents and brothers and sister. Another angel goes home to join the hosts that have gone on before. I'm sure that he will be welcomed home and the camaraderie will continue as before. Our love and condolences to all of his family.
The Henry G. Marsh Family

Joyce Brown

November 23, 2009

To Yvonne and the Claytor Family,

As a fellow road enthusiast, I first must salute your Dad's remarkable knowledge of the road. I was duly impressed. His demeanor and character was nothing short of saintly. The love you have for him always came across in our conversations. But, more importantly, I could also tell that he loved you as well. It is such a beautiful thing when a man's love for his children shines so brightly. His did. May his absence from you soon give way to your memories of his love for you. God truly blessed you to have him as your father.

Mr. & Mrs. Reginald E. Brown

It is God’s will that we lift each other in prayer.
His Words make this so clear.
So as I do most everyday,
I prayed again for you.
I think of you with so much love.
. . .you are my family.
We are God’s children all of us,
. . . part of His family.
Know that His love will strengthen and support you.
Then hide these words down in your heart
—I thought I would write them down:
Praise Him passionately. . .
Dwell on His Words. . .
Pray unceasingly. . .
Meditate often. . .
Think of that love He has for you!
These things will see you through this and all challenges.
And always know. . . I prayed for you today.


Poem by Joyce Delane Brown

Jeff White

November 22, 2009

I am going to miss our talks about farming and John Deere Tractors at K&W.
The family has my sympathy.
Mr Claytor was a true gentleman.

November 22, 2009

To the family of Mr.Claytor we extend or warmest and sincere sympathy to your hearts.

Sincerly,
Harold&Peggy Stuart

Vonitta & Desmond Stuart

November 22, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Sabrina Scales

November 22, 2009

To the Claytor Family, we send our deepest sympathy, with love, and prayers. We will truly miss your father for the short time we've known him.

The Scales Family

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