A senate RESOLUTION

TO EXPRESS PROFOUND SORROW UPON THE PASSING OF James Clavon AND TO EXTEND THE DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO HIS FAMILY AND MANY FRIENDS.

Whereas, the members of the South Carolina Senate were deeply saddened to learn of the death of James Clavon on May 29, 2024; and

Whereas, a native of Lee County, Mr. Clavon was born on March 15, 1949 to parents Benjamin Clavon Sr. and Gladys Cook Clavon. He is a graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School in Elliott; and

Whereas, a veteran of the United States Navy, Mr. Clavon completed a tour of duty in the Navy followed by service in the Navy Reserve in Baltimore, Maryland. He earned the National Defense Service Medal during his service; and

Whereas, Mr. Clavon worked as a police officer with the Baltimore City Police Department-Traffic Division. After retirement, he worked as a respiratory therapist at several healthcare facilities in Columbia; and

Whereas, a devout Christian, he spent a great amount time studying the Bible and discussing the word with numerous people. He enjoyed working in the church with the Men's Ministry, The Missionary Ministry, The Senior Usher Board, and the Healthcare Ministry; and

Whereas, Mr. Clavon was a caring person always ready to help his family, his fellow neighbors, or anyone in need. In his free time, he enjoyed visiting the elderly and the sick and shut in to pray with them and help them with chores. He enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson and his sports car, among other exciting things. He also enjoyed cooking and watching people enjoy his food; and

Whereas, Mr. Clavon was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved brother, David Clavon, who always helped him and showed him the way; and

Whereas, Mr. Clavon leaves to cherish his memory his wife of forty-five years, Thelma Egister Clavon; two sons, James Rody Clavon and Phillip Brandon Clavon (Katrina); one daughter, Kendra Clavon; seven sisters, Louise Wallace, Gertrude Major, Ruby Williams, Rebecca Major (Marion), Deloris Wright (Samuel), Shirley Morrel and Ruth Ann Wilson (Timothy); one beloved sister-in-law, Annie Clavon; four brothers, Benjamin (Mary) Clavon Jr., Nathaniel (Rozenia) Clavon, Timothy Clavon, and Joe Nathan (Barbara) Clavon; one brother-in-law, Rody (Patricia) Egister; two sisters-in-law, Rosetta Egister Ross and April M. Egister Mendes; four grandchildren, Laila Grace Clavon, Emerie Rose Clavon, James Grayson Clavon, and Darien Thompson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends. He will be greatly missed.  Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate:

That the members of the South Carolina Senate, by this resolution, express profound sorrow upon the passing of James Clavon and extend the deepest sympathy to his family and many friends.

Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be presented to the family of James Clavon.

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