Clayton Carrollynn James, age 86, of Jeffersonville, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2026, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
He was born Saturday, April 30, 1939, in Carter County, Kentucky, a son of the late David and Loval Stamper James.
He enjoyed smoking cigars, woodworking, fishing and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 59 years, Helen Annalou Tabor James; one daughter, Barbara Lynn James Botts and one granddaughter, Kassandra Singh.
Clayton is survived by one son, William James of Mt. Sterling, Kentucky; one grandson, Nathan James; one great-grandson, Bryce Tyra; one sister, Annie James of El Paso, Texas, along with many other family and friends who will sadly miss him.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, March 26, 2026, at Globe Funeral Chapel, 17277 West US Hwy 60, Olive Hill, Kentucky, with Brother C.J. James officiating. Burial will follow Tabor Cemetery in Olive Hill, Kentucky.
Friends may visit after 11:30 a.m., Thursday, March 26, 2026, until the service hour at Globe Funeral Chapel
Globe Funeral Chapel is honored to serve the family of Clayton Carrollynn James.
