Mr. Billy Mike Claxton

Age 55 of Jellico, Tennessee passed away Sunday, August 02, 2026, at U.K. Medical Center.  He was born November 02, 1970, in Jellico, Tennessee.

     Billy is preceded in death by:

Father: Buford Claxton

Mother: Daphine (Violet) Claxton

Brothers: James “Sonny” Claxton, Buford Claxton, Jr.

Sister: Judy Copeland

     He is survived by:

Wife: Paula (Delk) Claxton

Daughter: Katie Keener & husband Jamie

Stepdaughters: Jacinda Delk, Autumn Delk, Emerlynn Delk

Grandchildren: Chevelle & Wrenlee Keener, Jimison Kemplin, Samara, Emmy & Daxtyn Delk

Brothers: Charles Claxton & wife Nancy, Danny Claxton & wife Donna, Paul Claxton & wife Colleen

Sisters: Mae Elliott, Lois Singleton & husband Raymond, Kathy Cox & husband Scott, Beverly Chadwell & husband Jim

A host of nieces, nephews, friends & family to mourn his passing.

The family will receive friends: 1 – 3 p.m. Thursday, August 06, 2026, Harp Funeral Home Chapel, with funeral services at 3 p.m.

Officiating: Rev. Lester Cox

Burial: to follow in Lambdin Cemetery (Sled Creek)

Harp Funeral Home of Jellico is in charge of arrangements. “Your Family Funeral Home”

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