William Claiborne Clary, III
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Mr. William Claiborne Clary, 84, of Franklin, NC passed away Sunday, August 24, 2025.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Bryant-Grant Funeral Home with Rev. Sam Steele officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Highlands Memorial Park.
A full obituary will be posted when available.
Online condolences may be made at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.
Bryant-Grant Funeral Home & Crematory is honored to serve the Clary family.
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Bryant-Grant Funeral Home
105 W Main St, Franklin, NC 28734
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