Roy Clanton was born August 5, 1935, in Mansfield, LA, the son of Andrus Monroe Clanton and Mabel Moran Clanton. He passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023, in Irving, TX. Roy served in the United States Navy, the United States Army and the United States Coast Guard. He was a member of the Teamsters and employed with Kroger for more than thirty-seven years. He was a huge fan of the Dallas Cowboys, and, as long as they were not playing against the Cowboys, he cheered for the Saints. Roy loved playing the guitar, singing, fishing and traveling. Most important, he always wanted to be there for his family. Roy was preceded in death by his parents Andrus Monroe and Mabel Moran Clanton, son; Ricky Clanton, grandson; Matthew Hubbard; brothers; Alfred, Alton, Joseph and Clyde, sisters; Myrtle Pardee, Cassie Roach, Bobbie Ford and Ruthie May Clanton. Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 67 years, Georgia Lee Clanton; sons, Ronnie Clanton, Tim Clanton and wife Chelly, daughter; Sheila Hubbard and husband Don; daughter-in-law, Terri Clanton; grandchildren; Christopher, Jessica, Jeffrey, Jeremy, Amanda, Patrick, Amanda, Lauren and Ryan; great-grandchildren; Gavin, Dylan, Jayden, Tatum, Payton, Lily, James, Paisley, Chase, Julian, Ryley, Nathaniel, Seth, Bryan and Susie and numerous nieces & nephews. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Friday, December 29th at Colonial Funeral Home, 606 West Airport Freeway, Irving, TX 75062. Friends may visit Thursday, December 28th, from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Memorial Garden in Irving. Photo Album Visitation Thursday, December 28, 2023 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, TX 75062 Funeral Service Friday, December 29, 2023 10:30 AM Colonial Funeral Home 606 West Airport Freeway Irving, TX 75062