Clay Lewallen

Clay Lewallen, age 73, of Baldwin, Georgia passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2013.

Mr. Lewallen was born on July 26, 1940 in Banks County, Georgia; son to the late Jim and Madge Coffee Lewallen. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Jeanette Watkins, brothers, Owen Lewallen, Nelson Lewallen and Swayne Lewallen. Mr. Lewallen was a 1958 Graduate of South Habersham High School and was a member of Level Grove Baptist Church. He also served on the DFACS Board of Directors for 33 years, and was a former member of the Banks County Lions Club. Mr. Lewallen was a retired manager of Empire Propane Gas Company, and was employed in the propane gas business for 49 years. He was employed with Pritchett Tire Company at the time of death. Mr. Lewallen was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan.

Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Peggy Thomas Lewallen, Baldwin; daughter and son-in-law, Christi and Jason Buffington, Baldwin and Drew Buffington his much loved grandson, sister and brother-in-law, Ruzelle and Milton Patterson, Homer; Ray and Glenda Lewallen, Baldwin, sister-in-laws, Lynn Lewallen, Homer, Helen Lewallen, Baldwin, Frances Lewallen, Baldwin; and also a number of nieces and nephews.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin Georgia with Rev. Tim House and Rev. Terry Rice officiating. Interment will follow in Baldwin City Cemetery with Rev. Roy Rogers officiating.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, November 20, 2013.

Those wishing to express online condolences to the Lewallen family may do so by visiting our website at www.whitfieldfuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements are in the care of Whitfield Funeral Home, South Chapel, Baldwin, Georgia (706) 778-7123.