Mr. Jimmy Thomas Claxton, 66, of Metter, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023, at Emanuel Medical Center in Swainsboro. Memorial service was held Saturday, July 1, at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Chapman Funeral Home with Reverend Lamar Kersey officiating. The family received friends Saturday, July 1, from 2 to 3 p.m. at Chapman Funeral Home.
Mr. Claxton was born December 9, 1956, to Richard Claxton, Sr. and Katherine Flanders Claxton. He loved to ride, going to the auction, hunting and fishing. Jimmy was a jack of all trades and could fix anything and was a very good mechanic. He was a member of BoogerBear Branch hunting club, and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Claxton is preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Dorothy Wall and Bobbie Jean Tapley; and brother, Douglas Claxton, Sr.
Mr. Claxton is survived by his companion, Bonnie Leslie of Twin City; brother, Richard Claxton Jr. (Sara) of Swainsboro; sister, Sarah McGraw (Harry “Crow”) of Wadley; sister-in-law, Patsy Claxton of Swainsboro; several special nieces, nephews and many friends.
Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro was in charge of arrangements.
