William Claiborne Clary III Obituary
In loving memory of William Claiborne Clary III of Franklin, North Carolina, who departed this world on August 24, 2025 at the age of 84. William leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, William Clary, and Frankalene Clary, Jr.; his wives, Linda Greene Clary and Sarah Wright Clary; and his adoptive father Mike (Debi Manville).
He is survived by: his children, Christopher W. Clary (Cheryl) of Davenport, Florida, Amy Putnam (Larry) of Sylva, NC and Catherine Clary-Brown (Chris) of Stafford, VA; and his grandchildren, Kaitlyn Putnam of Sylva, NC, Kari Buchanan (Trenten) of Sylva, NC, Olivia Clary of Martin, TN and Zachary Clary of Stafford, VA.