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Frank Ray Claytor

1932 -2020

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McKENZIE, Tenn. - Private graveside services for Frank Ray Claytor, 88, are Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Pilgrims Rest Cemetery with Reverend Kevin Wood officiating.  Due to COVID virus and the safety of others, the family selected a private service. 

Mr. Claytor, an industrial engineer, died Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at Lakeside Senior Living in McKenzie.  He was born on March 28, 1932 in Pillowville, Tennessee to Ford and Faye Elinor Claytor. He was a member of McKenzie First Presbyterian Church and was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Leonora Beatrice Claytor, who died January 11, 2015. 

Survivors include his daughter,s Elizabeth Claytor Powell of Orlando, Florida and Rebecca Claytor of Houston, Texas, two sisters, Lita Swindle and Joyce Kalemeris, both of Tampa, Florida, two granddaughters, Virginia Sinclair Powell and Rebecca Kathleen Powell. 

Brummitt-McKenzie Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.  For more information please call (731) 352-4848 or visit www.brummittmckenziefuneralhome.com.