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Wesley Clanton Obituary
Wesley Hoyt Clanton Sr., of Vallejo, Calif., died peacefully at home on Dec. 26, 2005 at the age of 89. Wes was a Vallejo native and lifelong resident, born March 3, 1916 to Albert and Minerva (Hoyt) Clanton. He graduated from Vallejo High School and retired from PG&E after 31 years of dedicated service.
In 1939 Wes married "the girl next door" Alice Bell. They were married for 51 years until 1990 when she preceded him in death.
He is survived by four children, Claudette (Don) Auer of Vallejo, Jerry (Nancy Dickson) Clanton of Citrus Heights, Sharon Hawkes of Vallejo and Wes "Corky" (Janet) Clanton Jr. of Linn, Mo.; eight grandchildren, Denise Armstorff, Larry Prophet, Kim Keyser, Cindy Marler, Kenneth Clanton, Wesley Clanton III, Chelsea Clanton, Zackary Clanton; five great-grandchildren, Shavon Prophet, Alyssa Prophet, Taylor Clanton, Derek Marler, Tyler Clanton; and dear friend and companion June Barnes of Vallejo.
He was preceded in death by his grandson Edward "Eddie" Prophet; and son-in-law Paul Hawkes.
His joys in life were pheasant hunting with his Labs, Baron and Blitzie, golfing with friends and watching 49er games with family. Wes was a member of the Vallejo Elks Lodge, Vallejo Golf Club and Masonic Naval Lodge No.87.
Inurnment services will be held privately. Memorials may be made to the Vallejo Elks Major Charity fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wesley Clanton
David M. Brown
January 23, 2006
My sincere condolences to everyone in the Clanton family. I know this is a tough time, but Wes Sr. is in a better place.
Linda & Paul Newton
January 5, 2006
Claudette and Family,
Our sympathy goes out to you and your family. We enjoyed knowing Wes for the last twelve years, and we appreciated everything he did for my Mother.
David Brown
December 30, 2005
Wes, please know that Terry and I are thinking of you at this difficult time. I know your dad had difficult times, but now he has found a much better place and is in good hands.
Jeannie Regan (Pechar)
December 29, 2005
Sharon, I am so sorry to hear about you father's passing away. I miss you and hope some how I can get a hold of you. Did I understand correctly that Paul has also passed away. I hope you are listed in the phone book. I will try to get a hold of you. My number is 570 839-1531.
All my love to you and your family.
Donna Lisle
December 29, 2005
Dear Sharon, Jerry and family, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Father. I have so many wonderful memories of your family, working with your Mom in San Francisco, your Dad and Jerry loving to go to the fourty niner games,dressed in their gear with all their pins on hat and 49er jackets. I seem to remember I wanted to buy those season tickets, or borrow them, now that was a big joke, Alice would tell me they will never get rid of them or miss a game. I loved how dedicated your Mom and Dad were to you kids! They loved you all so much. You're lucky to have all those wonderful memories of your parents right in your heart forever.
Your family is in my prayers, now and always.
God Bless! Love, Donna
Ruth MaGill
December 29, 2005
Special condolences to my nephew-in-law Wes,Jr. and niece Janet.
Ken Clanton
December 29, 2005
Thank you for the memories Grandpa. You will be missed. Your life is in our hearts.
"Kenny"
Wes, Sr. with daughter Claudette
December 29, 2005
Wes, Sr.
December 29, 2005
Wes & Janet Clanton
December 29, 2005
We love you and miss you, Dad. May God bless and hold you.
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