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Howard Claypool Obituary
LANCASTER: Howard Lee Claypool, age 81, of Lancaster died September 26th, 2014 at Lanfair Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on December 27th, 1932 to the late Clark and Prudence Jackson Claypool in Fairfield County. He served his country in the Army, retired from the U.S. Postal Service, and then worked for Claypool Electric. He was a member of Grace United Church of Christ, the Men's Brotherhood of Grace United, and volunteered at FMC Hospital. Howard enjoyed writing stories, loved tractors, his farm, and his family. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Phyllis A. Claypool; grandchildren, Laura (BJ) Fahrer; Stacy (Michael) Mitchell; and Jesse (Stacy) Claypool; great grandchildren, Logan and Bas Fahrer, Brooke and Kara Mitchell, and Brianna and Ethan Claypool; brother, Donald (Juanita) Claypool; sister-in-law, Ruby Claypool; daughter-in-law, Carolyn (Ed) Peirano; In-laws, Margaret Muckensturm, Delores Vaughan, and Bill Lowry; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Randall L. Claypool; sister, Dorothy Schieser; brother, Robert Claypool; in-laws, Warren and Jane Schieser and parents.
A service will take place on Tuesday, at Grace United Church of Christ at 10:30AM, officiated by Reverend Mindy Quellhorst. A committal service will take place at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens following the service. Family and friends may visit on Monday at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME on Monday from 5 until 8PM and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials can be made in Howard's name to Grace United Church, 1185 Pleasantville Rd, Lancaster, OH 43130. Online condolences can be made at www.funeralhome.com
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Karlene Ward
October 5, 2014
Phyllis. I am so sorry for your loss many prayers for you and your family .
Arlene and Bud Speakman
October 1, 2014
Phyllis, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Howard. Our love, sympathies and prayers are with you. We hadn't heard until today as we don't take the paper. Sorry we weren't there to support you in your sorrow. As time passes may you feel comforted by the love, support and prayers of family and friends. God Bless.
Betty (Hill) Powell
September 30, 2014
Phyllis, I am so sorry for your loss. My brother Richard was laid to rest on Monday and was checking his obit and happened to see this. Again I am so sorry. Thinking of you.
George E. Ruble
September 29, 2014
My deepest sympathy.George E. Ruble
John & Pat Rice
September 29, 2014
• "I'm so sorry to hear tha Howard has died"
September 29, 2014
My prayers and thoughts are with your family. Gayle Hansley CT
September 28, 2014
Phyllis Sometimes we have questions as to why but we know who holds the big picture. Howard was a super person. Our regards.
Sam and Vonda Strawn
Janet Morris
September 27, 2014
Jess so very sorry for your loss....
Janet and Janessa
Norma George
September 27, 2014
Howard was a good man and loved his family and his farm. He worked hard all his life. It was a pleasure to talk to him when I would go to Lanfair to visit. He will be missed but now he won't be suffering. My sympathy goes to Phyllis and family on their loss.
Mona and Jim Bussart
September 27, 2014
So sorry to hear of Howard's passing may God be with you, you are in our thoughts and prayers
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