Lonnie Ray Clanton, 57, born in Big Spring on September 4, 1949, died at his home in Sand Springs on December 1, 2006. He graduated from BSHS in 1968 excelling in athletics and received a football scholarship to SMU.He was preceded in death by his parents, Morris and Earline Clanton, his brother, Ronnie Clanton, and by his nephew, Andy Clanton.He is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Don and Deborah Clanton of Cypress, Texas, nephew Ron Clanton and nieces Kim Ransleben, Paula Hunt, Amy Hill, and Annette Clanton and many loving relatives and friends.Visitation will be Tuesday, December 5, 2006 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home.Graveside services will be Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Trinity Memorial Park. Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,