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Clayton Beal Obituary
Pastor Dr. Clayton, L. Beal, 76, of Lafayette, went to Heaven at 4:05 am, Monday, May 9, 2016 at St. Elizabeth East Hospital.
Born June 7, 1939 in Portsmouth, VA, he was the son of the late Luther H. and Mildred (Murphy) Beal. He earned his undergraduate degree from Hyles-Anderson College in Crown Point, IN and then earned his Doctorate in Theology from East Carolina Baptist College.
His marriage of 54 years was to Catherine Daves on April 22, 1962 in Virginia Beach, VA and she survives.
Pastor Dr. Clayton L. Beal served as Baptist Pastor for 35 years in Maine and New Hampshire and was actively involved in the church. After retirement, he and his wife moved to Lafayette to be with family and was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church. He was an avid bird and deer hunter, and enjoyed fishing and horses. He was a true outdoorsman. He will be remembered by many as the greatest man they ever met.
Surviving with his wife, Catherine Beal, are their children, Donald Clayton Beal (wife: Debbie) of Raymond, ME, and Susan Catherine Lawley (husband: John, Sr.) of Lafayette; one brother, Donald H. Beal (wife: Kathy) of New York; seven grandchildren, Shantelle McCullum of Florida, Shane Beal of Maine, Jennifer Tessier (husband: Randy) of Delphi, John F. Lawley, Jr. (fiancé: Courtney Bell) of Clarks Hill, Michelle Dawn Marshall (husband: Jonathan, Sr.) of West Lafayette, Tucker Black of Maine, and Cassie Black of Maine; and 11 great grandchildren, along with one on the way.
Visitation will be held from 11 am until the time of funeral service at 1 pm, Thursday, May 12, 2016 at Lighthouse Baptist Church (1730 E. 430 S., Lafayette, IN 47909) Pastor William Murdock officiating. Burial to follow in Spring Vale Cemetery. In lieu of usual remembrances, memorial contributions may be made to Lighthouse Baptist Church Christian Academy. Share memories and condolences online at www.hippensteelfuneralservice.com
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Alan and Donna Berry
April 24, 2018
It is with a heavy heart that we give our condolences to Catherine and the family. We had no idea Clayton had gone home to be with our Lord. You are both precious people and you are in our prayers. We will always smile remembering the crazy "lost hearing aid" episode, but will mostly focus on what sweet folks and loving people you both were.
James Allen
February 17, 2018
Very surprised to hear of passing very good man loved JESUS and his family
Susan Lawley
May 10, 2016
I am still so very broken! I believe only the same love you had for your mother can be compared to my love for you! I think that deep love has cause such deep raw pain! You will always be in my heart!
Edna Bellah
May 10, 2016
My heartfelt sympathies go out to you, Catherine, and to the family in your loss. I knew Clayton for only a short time, but he was always caring, kind, and considerate. I appreciate how you and Clayton kept tabs on me through our friend, Kathy. You're in my thoughts and prayers, Dear.
Donald & Shirley Peach
May 10, 2016
Catherine and Family, We are praying for you all to have the strength needed today and beyond. God is with you and Clayton is with God in his eternal home. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family.
Hippensteel Funeral Home, Inc.
May 10, 2016
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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