Bobby Clyburn

Bobby Clyburn

Bobby Clyburn Obituary

Published by Riffe's Funeral Service, Inc. on Sep. 4, 2010.
Bobby V. Clyburn, 82 of Glen Lyn passed away on Saturday, September 4th, 2010 at Springfield Center after a long illness. He was born on November 22, 1927 in Kellysville, West Virginia to the late Samuel W. and Savannah Brown Davis Clyburn. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brothers, Gene A. Clyburn, Samuel W. Clyburn, Jr., and Glenn A. Clyburn. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War ll. He worked for the Norfolk and Southern Railroad retiring in 1987. Bobby enjoyed life; he loved to travel to places including Atlantic City, New Jersey, and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Bobby loved to play cards especially at the Moose Lodge in Princeton, where he was a member. Bobby is survived by his children, Stephanie Broyles and husband Johnny of Ballard, West Virginia, Eric Clyburn and wife Diane (Smith) of Rich Creek; grandsons, Shaun Broyles of Princeton, West Virginia, and Andrew Clyburn and wife Kristina Rainey-Clyburn of Fort Lewis, Washington. A great-grandchild, Wyatt Clyburn; step-grandchildren, Melanie, Robbie and Shannon Pyne; step-great grandchildren, Elijah, Ethan, Colton, Hunter and Chase; a brother, Otis Clyburn of Beckley, West Virginia; a sister, Phyllis Candler of Kellysville; several nieces and nephews, and many friends. In keeping with his wishes, no services will be held. Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows is serving the Clyburn family. Online condolence messages to the family can be sent to www.riffes.com.

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