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Odis Claxton Obituary
Odis Lee Claxton, age 86, of Baxley passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Hazlehurst Court Care & Rehab.
Mr. Claxton was born on November 9, 1939 in Appling County to the late Lewis Claxton and the late Belle Martin Claxton. He retired from Glennville Lingerie. Mr. Claxton was an avid gun’s man and enjoyed shooting and hunting, but his dogs were his world. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ludine Claxton; children, Ladon, Sydney, and Robbie.
Survivors include his daughter, Paula (Charlie) Anderson of Hazlehurst; sister, Mildred Jackson of Baxley; brother, Max (Helen) Claxton of Hazlehurst. Four grandchildren, five great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive.
A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Pastor Kelly Anderson officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.
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Celebration of Life
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Swain Funeral Home
1632 Hatch Parkway N, Baxley, GA 31513
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