Carl Ray Claypoole

Carl “Whistle” Ray Claypoole, 64, of Washington, died Sunday, December 18, 2022, in his sleep at Strabane Woods, following a lengthy battle with COPD and COVID complications. He was born January 31, 1958, a son of the late Ruth Bullman and Gilbert Claypoole. Carl is preceded in death by his wife Barbara Louise McCrerey-Claypoole, his daughter Alyssa, and his parents Ruth Bullman and Gilbert Claypoole. He is survived by his stepson MAJ (Ret.) Dr. John (Donna) Walker; two grandchildren, Tanner, and Jack Walker of Aldie, VA; three brothers, Albert “Leroy” Claypoole, of East Brady, PA; Ralph (Faye) Claypoole, of Petrolia, PA, Gene (Marsha)Claypoole, of Butler, PA; and sister Linda Attwell. Carl served several years in the Pennsylvania National Guard, worked as a heavy equipment operator, and more recently as security/maintenance at Presbyterian Senior Care in Washington. He was known to his grandchildren as “Pappy” and was an excellent hunter and fisherman. Friends and family will be received Friday, January 13, 2023, in William G. Neal Funeral Homes, Ltd., 925 Allison Avenue, Washington, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., with formal service immediately following at 11:00 am.