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Franklin Claycomb Obituary

CLAYCOMB, FRANKLIN EVERETT SR., 68, passed away Thursday, April 5, 2007. He was a member of Local Labors Union Hall 576, and a member of Zion Legion Male Choir. He was preceded in death by his son, Donnie E. Claycomb; six brothers; four sisters; and one great- grandchild. Survivors include his wife, Ladie Claycomb; five sons and one daughter, Franklin E. Jr., Samarius R. Sr. (Annie), Ben Louis, Shedrick V. (Dianna) and Darrell R. (Ernestine) Claycomb, and Synita V. Ellis (Richard); sisters, Jean Elliott, Rosie Miller (David), Hattie Meiwether (James), and Marie Peoples; 22 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral: 11 a.m. Tuesday at West Chestnut St. Baptist Church, 1725 West Chestnut St. Burial: Green Meadows Cemetery. Visitation: 6-9 p.m. Monday at the church. A.D. Porter & Sons, 1300 West Chestnut St. in charged of arrangements.

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Published by Courier-Journal from Apr. 8 to Apr. 10, 2007.

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Shedrick Claycomb

April 16, 2007

To everyone who thought of my family during the death of my Father PeeWee. May God continue to bless and keep you strong. In this world there are things beyond our control. Always remember though, that there is nothing out of Gods control

Kamelya Dillingham

April 11, 2007

May God continue to strengthen you. You are loved!

Deb Thompson

April 10, 2007

Annie & Rod

Just wanted you to know that I was thinking about you during this time. Stay strong and keep your trust in the Lord.

Janice Leavell

April 10, 2007

To Hattie and Marie,
So sorry about the loss of your brother PeeWee. I remember so much our growing up together and the fun we used to have in Jeffersonville after Church. To know you is to again know people who knew my father. Let's try and stay in touch.
Love,
Janice (Gary) White Leavell

John Woodard

April 9, 2007

Our hearts go out to the family,and god bless

leona murphy

April 9, 2007

I AM SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER HIM AS MR. PEE WEE

Minister Danny Kinnard

April 9, 2007

Rod and Family;
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve. As you look back over your life and relationship, remember God is in control and he knows what you need. Take comfort and know that as time passes you will gain strength in knowing that God will take care of you and add comfort to your quiet reflective moments when you think back on time spent with your Father.God knows and cares all about our heartaches. You and your Family are in our prayers.

Cecilia Claycomb-Griffin

April 9, 2007

To my family;
Our hearts are with you at this time of the loss of my uncle Pee Wee whom I will dearly missed. It was a joy just to talk to him and you. You have my deepest sympathy.

Love,
Cecilia, Joey, Eric and Ryan Griffin

Barbara Bishop

April 9, 2007

To Ladie, Annie, Rod, Synita, and all the family, my heart goes out to the family during this time of sorrow. This sentiment is expressed by all of us. Joyce, Billy, Vernie, Lottie and Caroline.

Dru McClain

April 9, 2007

Miss me, but let me go. For the journey that we all must take and each must go alone. It's all part of the master's plan a step on the road to home. Miss me, but let me go.
Your in my prayer your loving sister Dru (Poochie) McClain

Kimoa McClain

April 9, 2007

Sorry about your lost. Your family is in our prayers.

JOHN PRICE

April 9, 2007

you have my deepest sympathy... st ay strong... love you ... cuz steve..JOHN S PRICE... ATLANTA

Lynn Watson

April 9, 2007

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

Denise Stover

April 9, 2007

I am so glad that I got to know you. May you rest in peace, in the name of Jesus

YOLANDA LARUE

April 9, 2007

COUSIN LADIE AND FAMILY
WE ARE SO SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE LOST OF PEE WEE. HE WILL BE GREATLY MISS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND THE FAMILY AND YOU'RE WILL BE IN OUR PRAYS. LOVE YOU ALL

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