J. C. Barclay

J. C. Barclay departed this life on June 19, 2013 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 74 Years, 3 Months, 26 Days. He was born February 24, 1939 in Bethel Springs, TN the son of the late Robert Wilson and Willie Parker Elliot Barclay. He was raised in Adamsville, TN but lived most of his life in Ramer, TN. He was united in marriage to Carolyn I. Head on September 12, 1961.Mr. Barclay was a retired construction worker. He was a U. S. Army Vietnam War Veteran attaining the rank of E5 Motor Sergeant. Other than his duty in Vietnam, he was stationed in Germany, Ft. Polk, LA, Chicago, IL, and Pittsburgh, PA. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycles, and listening to blues music. He built windchimes, birdhouses, and furniture and liked working on small engines.He is survived by his wife of over 51 years, Carolyn I. (Head) Barclay of Ramer, TN; a daughter, Angelia D. Linn of Ramer, TN; two sons, Cary Jason Barclay and wife Aleatha of Ramer, TN, Jay C. Barclay of Ramer, TN; a brother, James A. Barclay and wife Carol Ann of Hickory Withe, TN; three grandchildren, Nickolas , Hunter , and Tyler. A host of extended family and friends.In addition to his parents, Mr. Barclay was preceded in death by a brother, John L. Barclay, and another brother who died as in infant.