Winford claiborne biography sampler



A Tribute to Winford Claiborne

By David R.

Kenney

On November 18^th, I received word brother Winford Claiborne had crossed the Jordan and had taken his flight “to worlds unknown” before 5:00 AM surrounded by family and friends.  I had received word that the battle with pancreatic cancer was taking its toll and the end was approaching. 

Winford Claiborne has been a dear friend to our family for many years.  My father was telling me just the other day that there were two funerals he wanted to be sure to attend when the time came—E.

Claude Gardner and Winford Claiborne.  Interestingly, several have commented about how much they resemble each other, close enough to pass for brothers.  These two men laughed over others confusion even when one of their wives was leaving with the wrong husband!  Brothers Claiborne and Gardner were dear friends.  At the f