Obituary

Mr. James Allen Clayborn, 58, departed this life Sunday April 15, 2007. Jim was born in Williamson, WV on April 19, 1948, the fifth of eleven children to Preston, Sr. and Elizabeth (Wells) Clayborn. Jim accepted Christ as his savior at an early age. He was a graduate of Liberty High School in Williamson, WV. He was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served two tours of duty in Vietnam, enlisting after graduating high school. Jim was a member of the American Legion post #0047. He attended Marshall University in Huntington, WV, and was employed with Mountaineer Gas Company, where he retired in 2003 after 29 years 10 months of service. He was affectionately known by all within the community as "gas man". Jim was joined in marriage to Mary Wright in 1977. He was preceded in death by his father, Preston Clayborn Sr., his mother, Elizabeth (Wells) Clayborn, and his sister, Esther Gilmore. Left to cherish his memory are his three daughters, Diedra Wright, of the U.S. Naval Force, U.S.S. Enterprise Group, Norfork, VA; Carolyn Wright of Huntington, WV; Kristona Clayborn of Huntington, WV; two grandchildren, Josh Wright and Jayln Wright both of Huntington, WV; five brothers, Preston Jr (Marcella) Clayborn of Huntington, WV; William (Barbara) Clayborn of Saint Albans, WV; Charles (Diane) Clayborn of Sevierville, TN; Marvin (Bridgett) Clayborn of Pittsburgh, PA; Michael (Wilhelmina) Clayborn of Douglasville, GA; and four sisters, Mary Campbell of Richmond, VA; Queen Brown of Beckley, WV; Sarah Dotson (Daniel) Dotson of Lexington, KY; and Mavis Savoy of Fayetteville, NC; aunt, Frances Wells of Youngstown, OH; ex wife, Mary Clayborn; a dear and sincere friend Cynthia Lemon; Cousins, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, other relatives and a host of true and loyal friends. Jim was a private man and a great family man. He was a loving father, brother, nephew, cousin, uncle and friend. He loved the outdoors and life in general. The family will sadly miss him and I'm sure he will be missed by all. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am Tuesday April 24th at Spring Hill Cemetery. The procession will leave from Ferrell-Chambers Funeral Home at 10:30 am.