The Richmond News, Sept. 20, 2024

Floyd Keith Claypole, 86, of Chuckey, Tenn., formerly of Excelsior Springs, passed away Sept. 13, 2024, after a long illness.

Floyd accepted Christ as his savior at age 73 and was baptized into the church.

His parents, Floyd Claypole and Ethel Brinkley Wood; sister, Margaret King; and brother, Roy Lee Claypole, preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife, Cathy; and one daughter, Robin Tanner, and her husband, Dr. Edward Tanner. Other survivors include three grandchildren, Robert Tanner and his wife Michele of St. Johns, Fla.; Rebekah Serge and her husband Dominick of St. Johns; and Rachel Tanner and her partner Jess of Jacksonville, Fla.

Floyd also is survived by four great-grandchildren: Jacob Tanner, Abigail Tanner, Caleb Serge and Gracelynn Serge, all of St. Johns. In addition, he leaves behind one sister, Linda Fox of Orrick.

A graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, at New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers or food, the family requests that donations be made to New Salem Baptist Church; 421 Lester Snapp Road; Limestone, TN 37681.