Mr. Roy Terrell "Terry" Clanton, Jr., 75, of Waynesboro, MS passed from this life Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Wayne General Hospital in Waynesboro, MS. He was born in Laurel, MS on Thursday, December 9, 1948, to the late Roy Terrell Clanton, Sr. and M. L. Clanton.

Mr. Clanton served in the United States Army and was a Veteran of Vietnam. He was a faithful and devoted member of Bridgeway Church, where he served as Deacon and sang with the praise and worship team and was affectionately known as the "Candyman". He retired as owner and operator of Clanton Pest, Inc. Terry loved his family and will always be remembered as an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed all types of hunting, but his passion was turkey hunting. Throughout his life he could always be found in the woods or fishing. Mr. Terry was always the life of the "PARTY" no matter where he was, whether it was telling jokes or talking like Donald Duck. He loved people and never met a stranger.

Mr. Clanton is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Terrell Clanton, Sr. and M. L. Clanton. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Betty Evans Clanton; son, Trevor Blake Clanton; daughter, Chandler Clanton Chance (Kevin); sister, Elaine Clanton Watkins (Bobby), all of Waynesboro, MS; grandchildren, Courtlyn Noelle Clanton, Blakely Faith Chance, Brynleigh Grace Chance; the only expected grandson (August 20, 2024), Brantley Terrell Chance; faithful fur babies,  Maxx, Milo, Maggie, WeeWee, Blue, and Sweet Baby.

Visitation for Mr. Clanton will be held from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Freeman Funeral Home, 1305 Skyland Drive, Waynesboro, MS. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, August 18, 2024, at Freeman Funeral Home in Waynesboro, MS with Rev. DeJuan Walley and Rev. Adam Walley officiating. Interment will be in Coyt Cemetery in Wayne County, MS.