Jimmy Clampitt

Jimmy Lofton Clampitt, age 64, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2008, at Haywood Regional Medical Center. A native of Haywood County, he was the son of the late Renfro and Maude Howard Clampitt. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen Sherrill. He retired from Champion International with 21 years of service. His most cherished pastime was fishing. He could often be found on lakes fishing with his friends. A musician by nature who played electric bass, he loved live music. Jimmy enjoyed performing and working as a sound technician for local bands over the years. He is survived by his wife of 17 years, Susan Watson Clampitt; a son, Les Clampitt and his wife, Cathy, a step-son, Chuck Smith and his wife, Lori; a daughter, Stacy Henson and her husband, Jimmy, two step-daughters, Lora Cox and her husband, David, and Joy Wright and her husband, Rick; two sisters, Edith Buchanan and Shirley Bailey; a brother, Clifton Clampitt and his wife, Jean; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday May 14, 2008, at the Canton Chapel of Wells Funeral Home & Cremation Services with the Reverend Dwight Banks officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home. The family would like to extend special thanks and appreciation to Jim's long-time friend and physician, Dr. Harry Lipham, who provided special care throughout the years. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pisgah Center for Wildlife Education, P. O. Box 1600, Pisgah Forest, NC 28768 or to American Heart Association, P. O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.

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