Anthony F. Clayborne

ANTHONY F. CLAYBORNE, 43, died at his Memphis residence on or about Tuesday, September 11, 2007. He was born February 1, 1964 in Homestead, Florida to the late Eddie Clayborne Jr. and Elearnor Anganette Clayborne. He attended Melrose High School where he graduated in May of 1982. Anthony and his family lived in Memphis, TN the majority of his life. However, he lived in Springfield, IL for several years and developed many friendships there. He married and moved to Springfield in 1991. In 1992, he created his greatest achievement his only child Elizabeth Ashley Clayborne, whom he loved with all of his heart. Anthony was baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses in 1980. He served as a regular Pioneer and a Ministerial Servant in the congregation for many years. He loved the ministry. Anthony leaves to cherish his memory, the love of his life, his daughter - Elizabeth Ashley Clayborne; his five brothers, Eddie Alexander, Edward Clayborne, David O. Clayborne, Claude L. Clayborne, Guy R. Clayborne; and his four sisters, Gloria Renau Wilkerson, Mary E. Clayborne, Martha E. Clayborne, Gwendolyn O. Clayborne. He wasespecially close to nephew, Gerald Alexander. He will be missed by a host of cousins, nephews, relatives and friends. His former wife, mother of his child, and dear friend, Christina M. Mobley, will also sorely miss him.A memorial service for Anthony F. Clayborne will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 22, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, located at 1455 East Alcy Road, Memphis, TN 38106.All relatives, friends, and associates are welcome to come.