Garland Dock Claxton, Sr.

Mr. Garland Dock Claxton, Sr., 90, of Swainsboro, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family following an extended illness.

Mr. Claxton was born November 19, 1933, to Eddie and Christine Sullivan Claxton of Swainsboro and was a 1953 graduate of Swainsboro High School.  He enjoyed playing football, basketball, and baseball and was a member of the SHS 1951 State Champion baseball team.  He earned a full football scholarship to Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee.  His love for Shirley was stronger than his love for the game.  So, giving up his college career, he hitchhiked 470 miles home to his sweetheart.

Mr. Claxton was proud to be co-owner of Claxton Brothers Logging.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time on the family farm.  His greatest accomplishment in life was his family.  He and his wife have cherished their 70 years together with their children, grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.  Mr. Claxton was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and later in life attended Ebenezar Methodist Church.

Dock was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Christell Claxton, Estell Claxton, Nancylon Claxton, Frances Claxton Sumner; brothers, Marvin Willis Claxton, Sr., John Claxton; sisters-in-law, Catherine N. Preston, Mary Helen N. Fields; brothers-in-law, Luther Nasworthy, Jr., Frank Nasworthy, Sr.; son-in-law, Larry Boulineau.

Dock is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Ann Nasworthy Claxton of Swainsboro; two sons, Garland Dock Claxton, Jr. (Tammy) of Kite, Steven Wilder Claxton, Sr. (Sherry) of Swainsboro; one daughter, Melinda Claxton Boulineau of Kite; one sister, Carolyn Claxton Kirby of Warner Robins; seven grandchildren, Tori Boulineau Norris (James), Trent Boulineau (Candi), Ashlie Claxton McClellan (Ray), Mandy Claxton Battle (Thomas), Brandon Claxton (Whitney), Steven Claxton, Jr. (Hannah), Casey Claxton; 17 great-grandchildren, Mattie Lee Boulineau, Jessi Ann Norris, Jami Lee Norris, Sadie Lynn Boulineau, Addison Nicole McClellan, Tucker Ray McClellan, Chloe Leanne Boulineau, Preston Dock Claxton, Benton Joseph Claxton, Sara Thomas Battle, Josie Lou Boulineau, Harlee Camille Claxton, Claxton Lynn Battle, Julian Thomas Battle, III (Trey), Sidney Lane Boulineau, Saylor Ray Claxton, Kailub William Claxton.

Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Sunday, April 28,2024 in the chapel at Chapman Funeral Home with Reverend Trent Boulineau officiating.

Interment will follow in Swainsboro City Cemetery with Rev Burton Dixon officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 28, 2024 at Chapman Funeral Home.

Pallbearers will be Grandsons:  James Norris, Trent Boulineau, Ray McClellan, Thomas Battle, Brandon Claxton, and Steve Claxton, Jr.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Great-Grandsons:  Tucker Ray McClellan, Preston Dock Claxton, Benton Joseph Claxton, Julian Thomas Battle, III (Trey), and Kailub William Claxton.

Condolences may be expressed at www.chapmanfhofswainsboro.com.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of the arrangements for Mr. Garland Dock Claxton, Sr., 90, of Swainsboro.