Worthington High School

Worthington-West Franklin
High School

Worthington, PA

1933 - 1984

 
James R. Claypool Sr.
Worthington

James R. Claypool Sr., 71, of Worthington, died Monday, June 21, 2010, at his
home. He was born Feb. 7, 1939, in Worthington, a son of the late Walfred N.
Claypool and Martha Ruth (McAuley) Claypool and was a lifelong resident of the
area. He worked as a machinist for Pullman Standard in Butler, D.L. Bauman in
Saxonburg and Applied Test Systems in Butler. He was a member of Craigsville
United Methodist Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and loved rides in
the country spotting deer. James is survived by his two sons, James R. Claypool
Jr. and his wife, Tracie, of Maumelle, Ark., and Jeffrey A. Claypool, of
Worthington; daughter, Jennifer L. Porter and her husband, Patrick, of
Worthington; three granddaughters, Krista F. Claypool, of Maumelle, Ark., Kelsi
Lee Porter, of Worthington, and Hailey N. Porter, of Worthington; and a brother,
Fred J. Claypool and his wife, Ginny, of Kittanning. In addition to his parents,
James was preceded in death by his wife, Joan C. Claypool. Friends will be
received from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. until the time of services
at 11 a.m. Friday at the F. DUANE SNYDER FUNERAL HOME, Worthington, with Pastor
Jeremy Andrews officiating. Interment in Lawn Haven Burial Estates. Memorial
contributions may be made to Craigsville United Methodist Church. For more
information or to send an online condolence, pleases visit
www.snydercrissman.com.