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Herschel Claytor Obituary
High Springs - Herschel E. Claytor, 79, passed away on May 3, 2010. He was an entrepreneur in the funeral and floral industry. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of Hopeful Baptist Church. He proudly served in the US Army and Air Force. Herschel was a dedicated employee of Forest Meadows Funeral Home, Evans-Carter Funeral Home, Moring Funeral Home and A Direct Cremations. His presence and personality will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved him. He was preceded in death by his parents and four brothers, and one granddaughter, Cara. He is survived by his beloved wife, Sherry Barrett Claytor; four sons: Dale Claytor of Ocala, Mike Claytor of Clermont, FL, Mark Claytor of Harrisburg, PA and Erik Claytor of Ocala, FL; one sister, Lorene Berkes of Clearwater, FL; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and many friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Grace Church of the Nazarene, 210 NE Santa Fe, High Springs, FL at 3:00 PM with Pastor Lawrence Haley officiating. Arrangements are entrusted to Evans-Carter Funeral Home, 220 North Main St., High Springs, FL.
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Michelle Sapp and Family
May 11, 2010
Sherry and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Herschel was a kind and sweet man. I will miss him and his smile. I will keep you and your family close in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you.
Jim Claytor
May 10, 2010
We hope the family is doing well, sorry we were not able to be there with you. We were thinking of the family this pass weekend. Jim and Esther Claytor
May 9, 2010
My condolences to the entire Family. -- Daniel C. Ushman, Ocala, FL
Karen Collins
May 7, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Herschel was a great man. He has touched many.
Love,
The Collins Family
Karen & Richard
Juanita Martsolf
May 7, 2010
My deepest sympathy goes out to you, Lorene for the loss of your brother. I knew him years ago to be a very nice person. I know he will be missed.
Larry Parham Parham
May 6, 2010
I had the wonderful privilege of working with Mr. Claytor at both Evans Carter and Forest Meadows Funeral Homes and I can honestly say that I have never known a finer man than Mr. Claytor! He was such a wonderful person and I am a better person for having known him. He will truly be missed!! My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Carol Tyre
May 5, 2010
Please accept our deepest sympathy. We will not be able to attend the memorial service, but our thoughts are with you and your family.
Carol, Chris and Cailyn Tyre
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