Melvin Lee Claypoole's obituary , Passed away on January 25, 2025 in Marietta, Ohio

Melvin Lee Claypoole

June 9, 1938 - January 25, 2025 (86 years old)

Marietta, Ohio

Melvin Lee Claypoole's obituary , Passed away on January 25, 2025 in Marietta, Ohio

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McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home

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Melvin Lee Claypoole

June 9, 1938 - January 25, 2025 (86 years old)

Marietta, Ohio

Melvin Lee Claypoole Obituary

The passing of Melvin Lee Claypoole of Marietta, Ohio leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 25, 2025 at the age of 86. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Noah B. Claypoole and Lona G. Conrad Claypoole; his wife Sue Ellen Rowan Claypoole; his sons, David and Jimmy Claypoole; and his siblings, Betty Singleton and Denzil Claypoole.

He is survived by: his children, Kimberly Bailey (Rick) of Newport, TN, Sherry Babb of Marietta, Tabitha Adkins (Rob) of Columbus and Timothy Claypoole (Molly) of Burnsville, WV; and his sisters, Dorthea Allen of Jane Lew, WV. and Mary Booth (Junior) of Jane Lew, WV.. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 28th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home (314 4th St, Marietta, OH 45750). A funeral service was held on Tuesday, January 28th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Tuesday, January 28th 2025 at the Beverly Cemetery.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home



Tue

Jan 28

Visitation

McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home
314 4th St, Marietta, OH 45750

Tue

Jan 28

Funeral service

McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home
314 4th St, Marietta, OH 45750

Tue

Jan 28

Burial

Beverly Cemetery

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January 28, 2025

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“In loving memory of Melvin Lee Claypoole, May your heart and soul find peace and comfort.”


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January 28, 2025

Brenda Lee Kimball wrote a sympathy message

“We are very sorry we were unable to attend Melvin’s service today. He was a good friend and hard worker. He will be missed. Our condolences to his family and friends. Jim and Brenda Haas”


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