Kyle Franklin Clayman

Kyle Franklin Clayman

April 4, 1945 - November 6, 2026

Kyle Franklin Clayman, 81, passed away peacefully into the loving arms of the Lord Jesus at home surrounded by his family. He attended the Old Valley Institute and graduated from John S. Battle High School in Bristol, VA in 1963. He proudly retired from Eastman in 1996 after 32 years of service. Kyle loved enjoying friends, family and making music.

Kyle is preceded in death by his wife of 43 years Carolyn A. Brummett Clayman, parents Charles B. and Edith D. Clayman, brothers Jack D. Clayman, Charles Lynn Clayman, Paul D. Clayman, and son-in-law Harold Frisell.

Kyle is survived by his children, son Chris Clayman, daughter Ruth Frisell, daughter Kim (Terry) Jones, daughter Diane Clayman, many grandchildren, great grandchildren, sisters Edna Leonard, Peggy Price and Lisa (Tim) McCracken, numerous nephews, nieces and his lifelong, best friend Clyde R. Wilson and family.

The immediate family will have a private committal service Saturday, November 14th. 2026, then will join friends and family at 2 pm at Three Springs Baptist Church fellowship hall located at 7009 Reedy Creek Rd, in Bristol, Va. Meats and main dishes will be provided, and your own special dishes and desserts are requested and would be greatly appreciate. Immediate and extended family pictures to be included in the slide show may be sent to dianeclayman@icloud.com or a cellphone picture of an original picture can also be texted to 423-578-4170.

In lieu of flowers, please make any donation to St. Judes Children's Hospital, Memphis, TN.