Bobby Bradford Claypool

Bobby Bradford Claypool , 78, a resident of Crittenden, KY, passed away Monday October 21, 2019 at St. Elizabeth Hospice Center – Edgewood, KY. Born Wednesday May 12, 1941 in Augusta, KY, he was the son of the late Paul Yelton (Georgia) Claypool and Dorothy Evelyn Baker Thornsbury.

On November 25, 1959, Bobby was united in marriage to the former Margaret Elizabeth “Peggy” Lea; after almost 55 years of marriage, she preceded him in death on March 16, 2014. He retired in 2017 from Continental Web Press in Richwood, KY. Running around to various flea markets was a favorite pastime, along with rooting on U.K. sports as an avid fan. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957-60. He was a faithful member of Violet Ridge Church of Christ where he honorably served as a Deacon.

Bobby and his late wife, “Peggy” were influential in raising their children in the nurture and admonition of God’s Word; their legacy will live on through their children and their children’s children, for generations to come. Bobby leaves to mourn his passing, one son: Tony (Valerie) Claypool of Sharonville, OH; two daughters: Dreama Kaye Claypool of Florence, KY, Gayla Joyce (Debbie Rider) Claypool of Florence, KY; three half-brothers: Jimmy Thornsbury of Augusta, KY, Mike Claypool of Lawrenceburg, IN, Greg Claypool of Price Hill, OH and one step-brother: Ronnie Poe of Lawrenceville, IN. Six grandchildren also survive: Justin Yelton, Chelsea Yelton, Kristopher Claypool, Abigail Claypool, Jonathan Burkhart and Tyann Rider, along with 5 great-grandchildren. Special recognition is given to his little dog, “Lucky”, who will miss him so much. He was preceded in death by a 3 year old son: Robert Keith Claypool and a half-brother: Alan Claypool.

Visitation will begin Friday October 25, 2019 from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at Violet Ridge Church of Christ. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 with Bro. Dave Shanklin officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery in Bracken County; graveside services will begin promptly at 2:00.

Memorial contributions may be made in Bobby’s memory to Violet Ridge Church of Christ or the charity of one’s choice.