James Thomas Claxton

Mr. James Thomas Claxton, age 88, of Tarrytown, died peacefully April 12, 2025, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia surrounded by his loving family.  He was born April 30, 1936, to Dock and Annie Brantley Claxton in Uvalda, Georgia.  He was a charter member of Cornerstone Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon.  He graduated from Toombs Central High School in 1954.  He was a proud Army veteran and a master machinist.  He was co-owner of Sikes Machine Shop in Metter for many years and was known for his expertise in the field.  James loved Jesus and lived a life that exemplified his faith.  He was a devoted husband and father and especially enjoyed his role as “Pa Pa” to his grandchildren and great grandchildren.  He played guitar and enjoyed playing and singing gospel music.  He passed on his love and knowledge of the guitar to his sons and grandsons.  He is preceded in death by a son, Joel Claxton; a grandson, Wil Ramsey; two brothers, Horace Claxton and Edwin Claxton; and a sister Sandra Clark.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kay Memory Claxton; two sons, Greg Claxton and wife Karen, and Marty Morris and wife Mary; one daughter, Ginger McRae and husband Philip; five grandsons, Les Ramsey, Kevin Morris, Charlie Morris, Corey Claxton, and Troy Claxton; one granddaughter, Hannah Autry; ten great grandchildren; sisters Hortense Barnes, Velma Bryan, and Dorothy Day; brother-in-law JH Memory, and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be Wednesday afternoon, April 16, 2025, at 3:00 in the chapel of Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home with Pastor Gaynor Ridgdill and nephew, Johnny Bryan officiating.  Burial will follow in the Williamson Family Cemetery in Montgomery County.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday afternoon from 1:00 until just prior to the service.

Pallbearers will be Les Ramsey, Kevin Morris, Charlie Morris, Corey Claxton, Troy Claxton, Cade Ramsey, Wynn Ramsey, and Ashley Lewis

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Cornerstone Baptist Church, 3429 GA Hwy 29, Vidalia, GA 30474.

The family would like to thank the staff of Meadows Hospital and Community Hospice for their loving care of James.

Ronald V. Hall Funeral Home of Vidalia is in charge of arrangements.

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