Howard Claypool

Howard Lee Claypool, age 81, of Lancaster died September 26th, 2014 at Lanfair Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was born on December 27th, 1932 to the late Clark and Prudence Jackson Claypool in Fairfield County. He served his country in the Army, retired from the U.S. Postal Service, and then worked for Claypool Electric. He was a member of Grace United Church of Christ, the Men’s Brotherhood of Grace United, and volunteered at FMC Hospital. Howard enjoyed writing stories, loved tractors,his farm, and his family. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Phyllis A. Claypool; grandchildren, Laura (BJ) Fahrer; Stacy (Michael) Mitchell; and Jesse (Stacy) Claypool; great grandchildren, Logan and Bas Fahrer, Brooke and Kara Mitchell, and Brianna and Ethan Claypool; brother, Donald (Juanita) Claypool; sister-in-law, Ruby Claypool; daughter-in-law, Carolyn (Ed) Peirano; In-laws, Margaret Muckensturm, Delores Vaughan, and Bill Lowry; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his son, Randall L. Claypool; sister, Dorothy Schieser; brother, Robert Claypool; in-laws, Warren and Jane Schieser and parents.
A service will take place on Tuesday, at Grace United Church of Christ at 10:30AM, officiated by Reverend Mindy Quellhorst. A committal service will take place at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens following the service. Family and friends may visit on Monday at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME on Monday from 5 until 7PM and one hour prior to the service at the church. Memorials can be made in Howard’s name to the Grace United Church, 1185 Pleasantville Rd, Lancaster, OH 43130. Online condolences can be made at www.funeralhome.com

Funeral Service

10:30 AM ,Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Grace United Church of Christ
1185 Pleasantville Road Lancaster, OH 43130

Calling Hours

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Monday, September 29, 2014
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130