Clayton Dilbeck, 71 of Middlesboro, passed away Thursday January 10, 2013 at the U.T. Medical Center. He was born October 25, 1941 at Middlesboro, a son of the late Arthur Dilbeck and Bertha Wilder Ward. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 brothers: James Marsee and Kenneth Ward; and 2 sisters: Betty Smith and Georgia Patterson.

Survivors Include: 2 sons: Chris Dilbeck and T.J. Dilbeck both of Middlesboro; 1 daughter: Rebecca (Darrell Smith of Middlesboro; 2 brothers: Mikel Ward of Pineville and Alvin King of Middlesboro; 2 sisters: Linda Walker and Dora Witt both of Middlesboro; grandchildren: Shea Mullins, Caiden Dilbeck, Landon Smith and Step Granddaughter: Tia Smith all of Middlesboro; 2 special nieces: Ashley Skidmore and Kendra Redmond both of Middlesboro; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Creech Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Woody Gilbert and Jeremy King presiding. Music will be provided by James Partin. Interment will follow at the Ward Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Wesley Skidmore, David Mayes, Odie Mayes, Robert Mullins, Larry Branson, Casey Marlow, Brian Redmond and Elige Nichols. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Monday at the Creech Funeral Home.

Creech Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

Online condolences and guestbook are available at www.creechfh.com