James Donavon Dellinger Obituary
James Donavon Dellinger of Clayton, New Mexico passed away on October 9, 2026. James Donavon, born on August 22, 1940, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Donavon Dellinger to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Cecil Dellinger and Eloise Dellinger; his sisters, Reba Ray Boyd and Waunell Dellinger; and his former wife Lue Dellinger.
He is survived by: his daughter Christie Swayden (Chad); his grandsons, Caleb and Connor; his granddaughter-in-law Abby; his brother Kenny Dellinger (Betty); his nieces and nephews, Lana, Kori and Tara; his stepson Malcolm Hudson (Sharon); his nieces and nephews, Melissa Gage, Debra Wiley, Lue Anne Crist, Paula Baker, Eric Wood and Craig Boyd; and his former wife Diane Dellinger. He is also survived by many great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, October 26th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Clayton Methodist Church (200 N 5th Ave, Clayton, NM 88415).
