James R. Clanton, age 68, of Alpharetta, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2010, at Embracing Hospice.  He was a building manager with the Fulton County Public Building Department.  Funeral services 2:00 pm Wednesday. February 24, 2010, from South Canton Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment Macedonia Memorial Park.  Survivors include wife, Stella Clanton, Alpharetta; sons, Chris (Joy) Clanton, Cumming, Kelly (Missy) Clanton, Dawsonville, Allen (Vickie) Hamrick, Gainesville; 9 grandchildren, 2 great grandchildren.  The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 pm until  9 pm, Tuesday from 11 am until 9 pm and until the funeral hour on Wednesday.  South Canton Funeral Home & Chapel (770) 479-3377.