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Earl Claxton

October 1, 1933 — June 9, 2022

Earl Claxton

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory announces the funeral service of Mr. Earl Claxton, age 88, who passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Claxton was a member of Faith Baptist Church, and a native and lifelong resident of Appling County. He always had a dry sense of humor and always said “He was the best-looking man in Georgia.” Mr. Claxton retired after thirty-four years of service with the Georgia Department of Transportation and twenty-five years with DSI at Interfor, formerly Rayonier.

 

Mr. Claxton is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Polly Claxton; his parents, Willis and Minnie Morris Claxton; and three siblings, Juanita Brummett, Willie Lee Claxton, and Helen Crosby.

 

Surviving are his two children, Tim Claxton (Cindy) and Dianne Shippen (Billi); two grandchildren, Kristen Griffin (Charlie) and Toby Claxton (Heather); and his three pride and joys his great grandchildren, Riley Claxton, Trinity Claxton, and Daci Griffin; two special family members, Dallas Claxton, and Ruby Vaughn; and his special lady friend, Betty Turner also survive.

 

The funeral service will be held Sunday, June 12, 2022, at 3:00 P.M. from Faith Baptist Church with Reverend Darrel Weaver, Reverend Bryant Bishop, Brother Chris Nail officiating.

 

Interment will follow in the Friendship Church Cemetery.

 

A visitation will be held Saturday, June 11, 2022, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Nobles Funeral Home Chapel.

 

Mr. Claxton will lie in state one hour prior to the service on Sunday at Faith Baptist Church.

 

Active pallbearers are Shaver Lightsey, Michael Hood, Charlie Griffin, Wade Claxton, Jeffery Simmons, and Eddie Cleland.

 

Honorary Pallbearers are all in attendance.

 

Nobles Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to serve the family of Mr. Earl Claxton.

 

 

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