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Thomas Claytor Obituary
A lifelong resident of Petersburg, he was the son of the late William L. Sr. and Annie Wyatt Claytor. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, William L. Claytor Jr., and twin sisters, Frances C. Hodnett and Mary C. Staples. Mr. Claytor was a U.S. Army veteran and recipient of the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during World War II. He was a lifelong member of St. John's Episcopal Church in Petersburg, a career employee of Allied Chemical, and held membership in the Fraternal Order of Eagles and American Legion.
He is survived by his sister, Elizabeth W. Claytor of Petersburg; nephew, Elwood Thomas Hodnett Jr. of Springfield, Va.; niece, Ellen Staples Goodwyn of Dinwiddie.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at St. John's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Michael Malone and the Rev. Marjorie Bevans officiating. Interment will follow at Southlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. John's Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 1187, Petersburg, VA 23804. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com.
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Bernard King
November 16, 2010
Elizabeth. Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss. The memories of "Jack" and your Family are some of my fondest. I know you will miss him as well as all who knew him. Wish I could be there.
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