James Lloyd Clowdus died February 2, 2008 at Baxter Regional Medical Center at the age of 87. He was born at Olustee, Oklahoma to William and Essie Thrash Clowdus. He maried Sylvesta Preston on July 9, 1939 at Jackson County, Oklahoma. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army, receiving 2 Bronze Stars. He worked as a pharmaceutical salesman for SW Drug for 20 years. Survivors: son - Jim (Trish) Clowdus of Cotter, AR and daughter - Ravina Weston of Oakdale Funeral: Private Burial: Memory Lawn Memorial Park, Martindale, Texas