On May 26, 2026 God called Lloyd Allen Claypool home. Beside him was the love of his life, Donna who had shared the past 64 years with him. He was born Sept. 18, 1938, in Marshall, the 6th of 8 children to Raymond Victor Claypool and Aura Amelia Combs Claypool. On April 8th he married Donna Behner Claypool who survives and together, they parented 2 wonderful daughters, Teresa Lynn Turner and husband Tabb of Big Spring, TX; Michele Denise Westmoreland and husband Derek of Longmont, CO. He treasured his grandchildren: Dustin (Courtney) & Luke (Sarah) Turner and Haley & Kallie Westmoreland and his only Great Grandchild, Eli Turner. He is survived by many nephews, nieces and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers; Donald, Denny, Carl , and his sisters; Audrey Shafer, June Bubeck ,Marjorie Thompson and Crystal Logan.
He was a graduate of Marshall High School in 1956 and served in the Army from 1957 - 1959. Lloyd had a strong work ethic and developed his entrepreneurial spirit early in Jr. High School. He saw opportunity in many different areas. Some successful... some not so much. Choosing to walk thru life together each day with his wife Donna as a business partner, they started Claypool Frame and Body Shop in 1962 with brother Dennis. Expanding to a 24 hr. wrecker service, Economy tractors and custom bulldozing. His brother Donald joined the business for 4 yrs as they expanded into farming 1000 acres and a hog operation. For 15 years, starting in 1986, he planted over 50,000 trees...one at a time, with a spade.
During that busy time they also poured themselves into their newly started Amway business inspiring others. Lloyd & Donna expanded across the U.S and found joy in helping others achieve goals, develop leadership skills, plus adding income for their families. They helped to open international business in Taiwan, Greece, and Mexico....developing lifetime friendships.
He was elected for a 3 year term to the National Amway Distributor Board in Michigan. He also was elected as an alternate delegate for Ronald Reagan to the Republican National Convention in Detroit, Mi. in 1980. In 2001, for 14 years, they, along with daughter, Michele and husband Derek owned and managed a resort in scenic Estes Park, Colorado. He and Donna also managed 5 VRBO luxury homes on the Big Thompson River for 16 years.
Only In America can so many opportunities be available. He Loved The USA!
But, truly Lloyd's greatest joy was time with family, church family and lifetime friends. He loved the Lord since a young teen and walked with God as he journeyed thru his life. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Marshall, Il. His legacy will live on through his family, friends and the lives of those he touched.
Celebration of Life will be Saturday June 6, 2026 1:00 pm at the First Christian Church in Marshall, Il. with Bro. Jeff Noel officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Burial will be in the Clarksville Cemetery with military graveside rites provided by Clark Co. Post #90 of the American Legion and VFW Post #5975.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to First Christian Church, St. Jude's Children Hospital and Shriner's Children Hospital
