John Clanton, Sr.

Kerrville John William Jay Clanton, Sr., age 77, passed into glory at his home on Monday, November 19, 2007 after a brave battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Clanton children, John William, Jr. Pete and Linda Clanton, Pam Burgess, Patti and Kenny Brown, Tammi Clanton, and special family friends, Larry Pults and Oscar Espinoza. Grandchildren, Irena Kelley, Raeanna McCutcheon, Joan Clanton, Daniel and David Higginbotham, Chelsea Partlow, Morgan Clanton, and 4 great grandchildren. He is also survived by two brothers, James Clifton Clanton and Auldon Ely Clanton. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mary Clanton and four sisters.Jay was born in Big Spring, Texas on May 15, 1930, the youngest of 7 children. During his life he was a building contractor in Big Spring, building the Clanton Addition. He was an Apostolic minister in Vanderpool and Center Point, Texas and lived the majority of his life in Kerrville. Jay was employed by Mooney Aircraft for many years, was the Director of Public Works for the City of Kerrville, and an entrepreneur.He served as an elder for Trinity Church of Center Point and enjoyed snowmobiling, four wheeling, jeeping and spending time with family and his many friends.ation will be held Thursday, November 22nd from 6 8 PM at Kerrville Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 23rd at 10 AM in the Chapel of Kerrville Funeral Home. Graveside Services will follow on Saturday, November 24th at 10 AM in Trinity Memorial Park, Big Springs, Texas, with Rev. Don Davis officiating. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.In lieu of floral arrangements, the family requests memorials be made in Johns name to Vistacare Hospice and to the American Cancer Society.The family wishes to extend special thanks to Marie and the staff of Vistacare Hospice, Dr. Klaus Schroeder and Dr. Thomas Smith.Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Kerrville Funeral Home.

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