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1947
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2025
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David Clayborne Obituary
He loved his wife and his forever family. He was a member of Clayton Baptist Church.
He was born in Tupelo, MS on January 7, 1947 to the late Henry Curtis & Elizabeth Clayborne.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Curtis & Elizabeth Clayborne, as well as his brother, Jerry.
David leaves his wife, Wanda; sister, Betty Custance of New Jersey; and three nieces.
After a lifelong career in Law Enforcement for State of Mississippi, he retired to Rabun County GA. He often remarked that he felt he had come home when he moved to Rabun County.
A Memorial Service will be scheduled at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Clayton Baptist Church, 87 S Church St, Clayton, GA 30525.
Beck Funeral Home, in Clayton, Georgia, is in charge of the arrangements and is honored to serve the family of David O'Neal Clayborne. If there are any questions, please call 706-782-9599. An online Memorial Register Book is available at www.beckfuneralhome.com.
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Linda Rodgers
January 17, 2025
I was saddened to hear about David´s death. My father was Bob O´Neal. He was a brother to David´s mother Elizabeth. David was a few years older than me so I have very few memories of him unfortunately. May God bless his family and comfort them at this time. Linda O´Neal Rodgers
Beck Funeral Home
January 16, 2025
Our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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