Gary Lester Clanton

Gary Lester Clanton, 73, of West Grove, PA, passed away at home on Friday October 22, 2021.

Born in West Chester, PA on February 14th, 1948 to Ray Hansen Clanton and Janis Lester Clanton.

He attended Upland Country Day School and Fork Union Military

Academy in Virginia. Gary graduated from Avon Grove High School in 1967.

Gary owned and operated G. and A. Clanton, Inc. and Clanton Concrete, LLC. His passion was operating his machinery and equipment.

He enjoyed driving his boat and jet skis on the Bohemia River in Maryland and Key West, Florida. He loved taking his classic cars to car shows and spending time with his friends. Gary was always willing and able to help out anyone in need.

He is survived by his wife, Lois Griest Clanton; his children, Anthony Clanton and wife Jacqueline of Landenberg, PA, Allison Clanton of West Grove, PA and Ashley Clanton of Cerrillos, New Mexico; three grandchildren Travis, Cassidy and Brantley Clanton of Landenberg, PA; his brother, Lance Clanton and wife Linda of Ashland, KY; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray Hansen Clanton and Janis Lester Clanton, and his son, Gary Alan Clanton, all of West Grove, PA.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 am Thursday, October 28, 2021 at the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., 86 Pine St., Oxford, PA, where friends and family may visit from 10 – 11:30 am.

Interment will be in Oxford Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Chester County Down Syndrome Interest Group, Inc., PO Box 258, Exton, PA 19341.

Arrangements by the Edward L. Collins, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., Oxford, PA.

On-line condolences may be made at www. elcollinsfuneralhome.com.