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Ernest LaVerne Claypoole
Ernest LaVerne Claypoole, formerly of Worthington, passed away peacefully
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at his home in Raleigh, NC surrounded by his family.
He was born July 27, 1921 in Worthington to his parents the late Arthur C. and
Olive (Edwards) Claypoole.
He a 1939 graduate of Worthington-West Franklin High School, Worthington, Pa.
Ernest served in the Navy during World War II.
He graduated from Penn State University with a degree in Agricultural Economics.
Ernest worked at IBM as a payroll manager and retired in 1985.
He was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Ernest loved to fish and hunt, but especially enjoyed the many travels with his
wife, Betty. He was a fine husband, father, grandfather and friend. He will be
missed greatly.
Lovingly remembered by his wife of 63 years, Betty; sons James Claypoole and his
wife, Rita and Jack Claypoole and his wife, Christy; grandchildren, Andy,
Meagan, Eric and Josh; brother Stewart Claypoole and sister, Jean Elgin.
Interment in Raleigh Memorial Park, Raleigh, NC. |
