Photo courtesy of Markwell Funeral Home - Casey
Mar 17, 1941 - Dec 10, 2017
Carl was a dear friend who was husband to my best friend, Nancy, since deceased also. He loved life. Our paths didn't cross as much of recent but to those close to Carl, sincere condolences.
Adrien & Mary Corenflos
West Terre Haute IN
Mary Corenflos
December 17, 2017 | West Terre Haute, IN
Jane, I'm sorry for your loss. Was good to see you at our Class Reunion when you announced that you and Carl were getting married. So sad that you didn't have much time together. Of course, I grew up in the church with Carl and in the community. Praying for you and the Claypool family.
Jeanette Morgan
December 16, 2017 | North Little Rock, AR | Friend
Mary Jane, I'm so terribly sad to hear of your loss. Carl was a very special man. Please know that you & Carl's family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Marilyn Talbott
December 16, 2017 | Martinsville, IL
I am truly sorry for your loss Jane - words truly fail at a time such as this.
Douglas Gunther
December 12, 2017 | Muncie, IN
Our sincere condolences to Carl's family. I first me Carl when I was a boy and he cut my hair. I will always remember Carl as good guy and kind soul.
Lonny & Sandy Cooper
December 12, 2017 | Oakland, IL
I am truly sorry for your loss Mary Jane and Family. I haven't any great words of comfort or wisdom to offer except that the grief you are having won't necessarily get better but as time goes on it will become different. Again my sincerest sympathy's. Richard Shanks
Richard Shanks
December 11, 2017 | Martinsville, IL
Carl Patrick Claypool, age 76, was called home by His Lord at 6 p.m. on Sunday, December 10, 2017, in Union Hospital, Terre Haute, In.
He was born on March 17, 1941 on a small family farm northwest of Clarksville, Il. and spent his childhood there. Carl was the 7th child of 8 children born to Raymond and Aura Combs Claypool. He married Mary Jane Daugherty Smith Wright on July 17, 2017 in Martinsville, Il.
He is survived by his wife Mary Jane of 5 months; three sons, Patrick of Mattoon, Il., Vic of Tallahassee, Fl. and Jay of Phoenix, Az.; step children, Donna Gunther of Muncie, In. and Darron Smith of Casey, Il.; grandchildren, Kory, Patrick, Jades, Cody, Logan Marie, Dustin and Kate; great grandchildren, Brennan, Camden, Kaiden and Elayna; step grandchildren, Ryan, Josh, Adam, Austin, Abigail and Hayden; brother, Lloyd Claypool (Donna) in Georgetown, Tx.; sister, Crystal (Glenn) Logan of Martinsville, Il.; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Nancy Ritter Claypool; sisters, Audrey Shafer, June Bubeck, Marjorie Thompson; brothers, Donald Claypool and Dennis Claypool.
Carl was a retired barber in Marshall and Terre Haute area. Carl served his country in the U.S. Army with the Paris National Guard. He also, was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Marshall and Martinsville, Il. They attended the First Baptist Church of Martinsville. Beside his family, one of his greatest loves was playing his harmonica in area churches and bands. He enjoyed music, but Christian and country music were his favorite. He also, enjoyed riding his motorcycles. He leaves behind a special little dog named Bambi.
A celebration of his life will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at First Baptist Church of Martinsville with Brother Art Orndorff and Brother Chuck Cooley officiating. Burial will follow in the Clarksville Cemetery, Clarksville, Il. Visitation will be held 2 hours prior to the service on Saturday at the First Baptist Church of Martinsville, 5 Trotter Lane, Martinsville, Il.
Donations can be made to Illinois Baptist Children’s Home, 949 County Rd 1300 N, Carmi, Il. 62821 or Shriner’s Hospitals for Children, 530 NE Glen Oak Ave, Peoria, Il. 61615 or First Baptist Church of Martinsville, 5 Trotter Lane, Martinsville, Il. 62442.
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, Il. is in charge of the arrangements.
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