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Claytor III
Andrew Boyd Claytor III, 83, died at his home in Bedford County on Saturday, May 23, 2009. He was born in Lynchburg on May 31, 1925, a son of the late Andrew Boyd Claytor Jr. and Emily Minnigerode Claytor.
He is survived by his wife, Sakina, and two stepchildren, Albert and Rachel. In addition to his parents, Boyd was preceded in death by his sister, brother and first wife, Virginia.
Prior to his retirement, he was the owner and operator of Southern Flavoring Company, Holiday Company and their subsidiary corporations. He was a founding director of Liberty Bank of Bedford and Giftco Inc. of Chicago.
He also owned and operated Cloverlea Farm in Bedford County, which was donated to Lynchburg College and is now The Claytor Nature Study Center.
Boyd attended Bedford High School and received his bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was an air bomber in VPB 120 and saw action in the Pacific.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Claytor Nature Study Center of Lynchburg College, 1501 Lakeside Drive, Lynchburg, VA 24501.
A celebration of Boyd's life will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, May 29, 2009, at the The Claytor Nature Study Center, 1650 Cloverlea Lane, Bedford. You may receive directions from Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Bedford, at (540) 586-3443, who are handling the arrangements.
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Susan O'Brien
May 31, 2009
Dear Sakina,
I was so sad to hear of Uncle Boyd's passing. He was an incredible person who gave so much of himself during his lifetime. I feel lucky to have known him. I am grateful for the happiness you and your children brought to him.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Susan McGhee O'Brien, Bill and Will
Sterling Wilder
May 27, 2009
Dear Mrs. Claytor,
We're so sorry to have read about the passing of Mr. Claytor. You have both always been such a blessing to the community. A real legacy is being left. It is because of Jubilee's community spirit and connection to you that we find it imperative to extend our expressions of sympathy. Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of bereavement.
Sterling A. Wilder & The Jubilee Staff
sahara alley
May 26, 2009
Dearest Sakina,
Always in thoughts, spirits, memories of good times, the kindest of hearts and his generous words of wisdom towards others per his astuteness shall not be forgotten among the many qualities of Boyd ---that we shall rejoice his life.
My sincere profound sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with You, Rachel and Albert.
Much love always,
Sahara
May 25, 2009
Dear Sakina,
I am so sorry to hear about Uncle Boyd. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Kate
May 25, 2009
Our prayers are with his family, friends, the Lynchburg College Community, and those who have had the opportunity to cross paths with him.
The Moseley Family
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