James Melvin Claybrook

James Melvin Claybrook, 85, of 3730 Chestnut Knob Road in Ridgway, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 20, 2011 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, April 22, at Roselawn Burial Park in Martinsville, VA. Mr. Claybrook was born January 19, 1926 in Stoneville, NC, son of the late Tom and Christibell Joyce Claybrook. He was a US Navy veteran and a retiree of Dupont, Inc. Mr. Claybrook was a member of Wesleyan Memorial Church where he sang in the choir. Surviving is his daughter, Teresa Lynn Claybrook of Ridgeway; son, Jerry Milton Claybrook of Myrtle Beach, SC; five grandchildren, Kris Claybrook, Andrew Claybrook, Cory Claybrook, James Allen Ward, and Melanie Dawn Ward; five great-grandchildren; and sister, Doris Vaden. There will be no formal visitation, however the family will be gathering at the home of the daugther, 3730 Chestnut Knob Road in Ridgeway. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com