Eddie Harold Claytor

Eddie Harold Claytor, 83, of Glasgow, was born April 10, 1942, in Rockbridge County. He was the son of the late Theodore Roosevelt Claytor and Mary Kyle Wines Claytor. Also preceding him in death were 3 brothers, Dennis & Ann Claytor, Curtis & Carolyn Claytor, and Jerry Claytor; sisters, Virginia & Dickie Wells and Helen & Author Cash; son, William "Billy" Conner; and great granddaughter, Briley Ann.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Georgette Claytor; sisters, Sandra Emore (Johnny) and their children and grandchildren, Eleanor Snider (Jimmy) and their children and grandchildren. Eddie is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and their children.

54 years ago, Eddie took on the biggest role a man could take. He became the father of 4 children. He provided for them and loved them unconditionally.

William "Billy" Conner (deceased) wife Bernadette, Amanda (Derrick) Smith and 2 great grandchildren (Corbyn and Dilana), Linda Berkstresser (Ray and BooBoo), Mary Brooks and Michelle Lawton (ben, Racheal, Charlie and Jiji), Thomas "Tony" Conner (Cathy) Sara and Jeff (Kylee) 4 great grandchildren (Icelynn, J.D., Liam, Laney). 27 years ago, he took in 1 more daughter, Theresa Whitesell (Darrin), grandchildren Kiana and Sienna, and great-grandchildren Da'Kari and Jaeari. 2 sisters-in-law, Vera Claytor & family, Debra Cassinelli, 2 nieces, Crystal and Natasha, 1 nephew Will, great nieces and nephews Antony, Desteny, Caeden, Natalia, Lailah, and 1 great niece Kaylani. Special friends Joe Straub and family, Darien Jules and Cookie, Peggy & Sam, Robert and Connie.

Eddie was a member of the Valley Cowboy Church and Glad Tidings Church in Glasgow. He was employed at Burlington Industries and the Rockbridge County Sheriff's Office until he retired. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol and the Glasgow Rescue Squad.

His passion was flying his motorized paraglider and spending time with his family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Thursday, April 2, 2026, in the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, with Pastor Roger Smith and Pastor Cliff Hall officiating. Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfh.com or 540-254-3000.