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James Thomas Claytor Sr.

1941 - 2020

James Thomas Claytor Sr. obituary, 1941-2020, Reading, PA

BORN

1941

DIED

2020

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Auman's Inc. Funeral Home

390 West Neversink Road

Reading, Pennsylvania

James Claytor Obituary

James Thomas Claytor, Sr. James Thomas Claytor, Sr., of Kenhorst, passed away Thursday December 29, 2020 in Tower Health Reading Hospital. He was predeceased by his wife, Sandra J. Claytor. Jim was born in Reading on January 2, 1941 a son of the late Russell and Dorothy (Kaucher) Claytor. Jim was an Army Veteran and was employed by Polymer Corp. as a maintenance mechanic for over 40 years retiring there. He was an avid bowler (2-300,1-800) and golfer and loved going to Reading Phillies games. Surviving are his children; James T. Jr. and his wife Sharon Claytor, Thomas L. and his wife Heather Claytor, Kevin A. Claytor, Florence and her husband Phillip Long, 3 step-daughters; Deana and her husband Joe Concordia, Tracie and her husband Mark Kerber, Tammie Kelly, siblings; Ann Jones, Russell Claytor, Jane Hoveter, Ruth Vitalo, Shirley Pejovich, Barbara Hertzog, 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Services are private with burial in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Auman’s Inc is honored to be serving the family. www.aumansinc.com

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Published by Reading Eagle from Jan. 8 to Jan. 10, 2021.

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Carl and Suzie Moyer

January 2, 2025

In memory of a wonderful, caring, kind man. Love and Miss you always. RIP My good friend Jimbo !

Carl and Suzie Moyer

January 2, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Tarryn

April 1, 2021

My husband and I were lucky to move in next door to Jim about 3 years ago - he was a great neighbor and will be missed. We are so, so sorry to hear of his passing and send our condolences to his family.

Paul Heckart

January 10, 2021

Sincere condolences from our family to yours. Jim was one of my favorite people I ever worked with. He was a genuine and kind man.

Pat Zampelli

January 10, 2021

Jim was a great neighbor . His sudden passing is hard to believe. He was always there to lend a hand. He will be dearly missed, not only by me, but the entire neighborhood. May God rest his soul.

Calvin Allgaier

January 10, 2021

So sorry to hear about James passing. We played on the lot across the st. a lot. He was a great friend and a cousin. May you R I P James

Carl Moyer

January 10, 2021

MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY in this time of sorrow. RIP GOOD BUDDY JIMBO Carl & Suzie Moyer.

Kevin M. Herber

January 9, 2021

We would like to offer our condolences to the Claytor family. Jim was a good co-worker, and friend, and will surely be missed by those who knew him. Kevin and Kathy Herber

A.J. US Army Retired

January 9, 2021

THANK YOU FOR SERVING!!

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