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Obituary for Richard Clayton Claypool

Richard Clayton Claypool
Richard “Dick” Claypool died of complications of Parkinson’s on Feb 3rd in Manassas, VA surrounded by his family.

Dick was born in Apollo, PA, and raised in an orphanage from age 8-18. He was a talented athlete who excelled in all sports. Dick was a Korean War vet who served 4 years in the Navy before receiving a football scholarship at George Washington University, where he earned his BS & MA. His team won the 1957 Sun Bowl. Dick served as a teacher, coach, and counselor in Northern VA for 29 years; at GW High in Alexandria 1958-1961 and Fairfax High in Fairfax City 1962-1987. He was a winning head football coach at FHS 1962-1978, where he was inducted into the FHS Hall Of Fame. Dick lived in Pinehurst, NC and the Tampa Bay area of FL during his retirement. He remained active, qualifying for the National Senior Games, volunteering to coach the Special Olympics.

Richard is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years Elaine, son Glen Claypool of Oceanside, CA, son Greg Claypool and daughter in-law Sally Spencer of Manassas, VA.

Graveside and interment services will be held on March 15, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA. A Guest Book can be signed at www.bakerpostfh.com.


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