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Willie Clayborne Obituary

Willie G Clayborne, 87, of Memphis, TN passed away on September 12, 2025. Willie was born on June 12, 1938 to Charlie and Sadie Clayborne in Yazoo, Mississippi. The family will receive friends for a visitation Friday, September 19, 2025 from 10:00am-11:30am at RS Lewis & Sons Funeral Home 2944 Walnut Grove Road, Memphis, TN 38111. Graveside service will follow at 12:00 noon at Memorial Park Southwoods Cemetery 5485 Hacks Cross Rd, Memphis, TN 38125 Internment will be in Memorial Park Southwoods 5485 Hacks Cross Rd, Memphis, TN 38125

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Published by WMC on Sep. 16, 2025.

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Dr. Monica Clayborne Scott

September 19, 2025

Rest in peace Uncle Skeet!
Love Your Niece,
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Brenda Claiborne

September 19, 2025

Rest In Peace Uncle Willie " Slim " Clayborne

Patricia Martin

September 19, 2025

RIP Paw-Paw
Your laughter will truly be missed

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