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Billy E. Claypool

Billy Claypool Obituary

PARIS - Billy E. Claypool, 67, Larue Road, Pre-Stress Transportation employee, husband of Phyllis McKenzie Claypool, died Fri., Feb. 4, 2005, at Central Baptist Hospital. He was born April 28, 1937 in Bourbon County, son of the late Pete and Louise Heflin Claypool and was a member of Ruddles Mill Christian Church. Other survivors are a daughter, Gina (Elmer) West, Cynthiana; two sons, Kirk (Robin) Claypool, Washington Court House, OH, Timmy (Gemma) Claypool, Paris; a brother, Johnny (Lois) Claypool, North Middletown; and nine grandchildren, Jonathan (Ashlee) Claypool, Jerrod (Jill) Claypool, Corey Claypool, Cody Claypool, Heather Claypool, Ryan Claypool, Tyler West, Haley West, and Hilary West. Funeral services will be 2 pm Wed., Feb. 9, 2005, at the Hinton-Turner Funeral Home by Bro. J.T. Rafferty with interment in the Paris Cemetery. His grandchildren will serve as casket bearers. Honorary bearers will be Cecil Powell, Ricky Claypool, Kerry Claypool, Mike Woosley, Billy Rainey, and employees of Pre-Stress Transportation. Visitation will be 5 - 8 pm Tues., at the funeral home. Guestbook at Legacy.com

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Published by Lexington Herald-Leader on Feb. 7, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for Billy Claypool

22 Entries

PST Superload Drivers

March 14, 2005

Phyllis

Still in our thoughts and prayers

just dont realize how much the Boys

relied on Droopy's wisdom when he

took us to our job we could always

put our trust in his word if he said we could make a turn it was good as gold! dont realize how much you miss them till there gone

we think of droopy and larry almost

every day thank's Phyllis for sharing him with us and always if you need anything just call any of us we will be more than happy to help its the least we can do from all of us you our in our thoughts and prayers

Ellie Fisher

February 27, 2005

hey everyone. i am really sorry about ur peepaw. see ya later.

Jerry

February 17, 2005

So sorry about your loss, wish I could have been some support but could not attent, but was thinking of you.

Jerry (YHB)

Donnie & Joetta Myers

February 13, 2005

Hello Phyllis: Joetta and I were shocked when we got the call about Billy. You know are families had a special relationship. Please accept our condolences. We are coming in late May. We hope to come by and see you.

Gayle Smith

February 12, 2005

To Junie & Gina...so sorry for your loss.

All my Love

Bernie, Susie, Leeann & Nikki

Barbara Bennett

February 9, 2005

Kirk and family, I was sorry to read of your loss. I know what you are going through. Please give my condolences to the rest of your family. Please remember that even though he is gone, he will always be with you in your heart. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Jane Martin Smith

February 8, 2005

Phyllis, Nellie, and Family,

So sorry to hear of Billy's passing.You all were so nice to have the class party at your home last year, and I appreciated Billy calling me to include us. Wish we could have come. Our Sympathy to all of you. Take care-Jane Martin Smith

Audra Mann Mitchell

February 8, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Denise (Dennie) Reed-Garrett

February 8, 2005

I am the oldest daughter of Gobel Reed originally from Paris, Ky and I want to say how sorry I was to hear of the passing of Billy. He was a good friend of Daddy's and I have heard about the infamous Billy Claypool all my life. My Dad used to tell us stories about Billy. He told us he made friends with Billy because Billy was "bad" and Daddy wanted him on his side. When those 2 got together, it was so much fun to see them...they carried on so. The last time I seen Billy was when Daddy passed away in Dec. 1999. You could tell he was devastated at Daddy's passing. I would like to think that now Daddy has his best friend in heaven with him. God bless you all and you will be in our prayers. Consider yourselves all blessed because you had such a special man in your lives.

Lori Griffin

February 7, 2005

Phyllis, Gina, Kirk and Timmy,

This is your cousin Lori Griffin (Gene's daughter) from Nebraska. I know it has been a long time since we've talked, etc., but my thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time. May the Lord be with you.

Shirley Dennis

February 7, 2005

To Gina...just a note to let you know we care...Jo & Elmer west, Me and the rest. God Bless you all.

Shirley

Cecil and Beth Linville

February 7, 2005

Phyllis sorry to hear about your loss. Our prays will be with you and your family. May God be with you.

Rhoda Reed-Ward

February 7, 2005

I have heard the name Billy Claypool my whole life due to my daddy, Gobel Reed. Billy was his childhood best friend. I remember him telling my sisters and I how they met.. on a ball field. He and daddy fought and daddy said he (Billy) whipped his tail so daddy knew that he was meant to be his best friend. :) When daddy died, it was such an incredible surprise to see Billy at daddy's funeral. I understand all of your pain and my prayers are definitely with you. May God bless you and heal your hearts. You wont ever be the same but the memories do help you...

Nicki Reed

February 7, 2005

I wanted to write and let you know how very sorry I am for your loss. I am the middle daughter of Gobel Reed and Billy Claypool was my Dad's best friend. I heard his name so many times over the years, And the stories were always so funny. Losing someone you love is the hardest thing anyone will ever face...especially when it is an unexpected death.You just have to remember the good times and let your memories make you stronger...and when they quit working...Pray, Pray and Pray some more. Only God will can get you through this. Me and my family will be Praying for you and yours as you go through this. Having faced it our selves 5 years ago, the only thing I can say is be close to the ones you love. Phyllis...stay close to your children and grand children and all of you stay close to your Mother. You will see that when one of you falls apart, that's when God makes the others stronger. Lean on each other and remember how Blessed you are to have a had such a wonderful man in your life!

Nicki L. Reed

Delia Ward

February 7, 2005

Dear Claypool Family,

I worked with Billy at Prestress Services for several years even though I no longer work there I try to keep in touch, and I was truly saddened by his death, My prayers are with all of you. Billy could always make us laugh, he "cracked" us up.

Joyce & Garnett Link

February 7, 2005

Sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in our prayers.

Garnett & Joyce

ROBIN AND LARRY FRENCH

February 7, 2005

BILLY AKA HENRY CLAYPOOL WAS A VERY MUCH LOVED PERSON WHO WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR HEARTS. HE WAS ONE OF A KIND (GREAT)PERSON. OUR THOUGHTS AND LOVE GO OUT TO EACH AND EVERYONE OF HIS FAMILY MEMBERS.

HE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED BY EVERYONE.

Donal and Vickie Jones

February 7, 2005

Timmy we are very sorry for your lost. You and your family are in our prayers. Only the Lord can lead you through this time of sorrow. God bless you all. Love, Donald, Vickie and Koldy.

Dewey&Linda Cassel

February 7, 2005

So sorry about your loss,we will all miss him.If we can do anything to help,please call us.Our sympathy is with all of you. Friends;Dewey&Linda&All The Cassel's.

Cheryl Land

February 7, 2005

Phyllis, Gina, Timmy and Kirk, I am sorry for your loss, I know that Billy will be missed everyday of your lives. He will always hold a specail place in my heart, I have thought of nothing but the laughs him and I have had over the year of my life. However I am so sorry that I haven't been closer to you all, snice school and his sickness. But you all should remember that you all have been in my heart and will be for the rest of my life. God and family will help you thru this hard time. Please feel free to call on me anytime I can be of help to you. May God bless you all and keep you. My Love to you all,you are in my prayers, Love always Cheryl

Bobby Mattox

February 7, 2005

Sorry to hear about your loss, I won't be able to be there but will be thinking of you all.

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