James Claffey died Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at the Testa Family Hospice House. He was born in Warren Co, NY to the late James and Eva Larson Claffee. He is survived by his sons, John Claffee and wife Suzanne of Gastonia and James Claffee of Kings Mountain. The family will have a private graveside service. Internment will be at Mountain Rest Cemetery.