Richard Claypool

Richard L. Claypool, 77, of Decatur, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023.

Graveside service will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Graceland Cemetery with military honors by the US Army and Macon County Honor Guard. Visitation will be 5:00 - 7:00 PM, Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur.

Richard was born March 1, 1946 in Decatur, the son of Glenn “Curly” and Pauline (Hedgpeth) Claypool. He married Ellen Jones on September 2, 1971 in Decatur. Richard proudly served our country in the US Army serving in Vietnam. He worked his entire career for Painter’s Local 288 as both a painter and later served as a union representative. He was proud of his career and his family.

Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Ellen Claypool; son, Doug Claypool and wife, Kathy of Keaau, HI; daughter, Lorie Hill of Decatur; grandchildren: Josh, Kelsey, Riley, and Loren; great-grandchildren: Aaron, Madi, Abi, Abel and Leo; and sister, Connie Tucker of Harristown.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents.