Norman Preston Claytor Jr., 54 of Glasgow died Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, at his home.

Born Nov. 16, 1971 in Lexington, he was a son of the late Norman Preston Claytor and Sadie Marie Daniel Claytor.

Norman was a member of the Glasgow Presbyterian Church. He retired from the Lynchburg Police Department after 26 years of service. He also was a veteran of the U.S. Army and loved to hunt, fish and ride his Harley. 

Surviving are his wife, Jennifer Claytor; son, Garrett Claytor (Ronna-Leigh Barnette); sister, Sarah Claytor Funkhouser (Roger) and their children, Adam Funkhouser (Mary) and their children, Oceana, Penelope, Rip and Jax, Ashley Funkhouser (Chris Stong) and their children, Parson and Cohen, father and mother-in-law, William and Geanie Garrett; brother-in-law, John Garrett (Jennifer) their children, Will Garrett (Jay) and London Garrett; sister-in-law, Lisa Christian (Mike) and their daughter, Danielle (Logan); brother-in-law, Justin Garrett (Elizabeth) and their son KT; special aunts, uncles and cousins; and special friends Todd Ferguson, James Rook and Tony Peeler.

A funeral will be conducted at 11 am. Friday, Oct. 16, at Harrison Funeral Chapel by Chaplain Tommy Clark. Burial will follow at Glasgow Cemetery with military rites. Family will receive friends one hour before the service.

In lieu of flowers, contributions donations can be made to Connections Plus Hospice and Purple Heart Homes Central Virginia Chapter.

Arrangements are by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory.