George "Red" Claypole
George “Red” Claypole
George "Red" Claypole age 82 of Polo, passed away July 28, 2024 at North Care Hospice House. Memorial visitation will be held from 6-7 pm Friday, Aug. 2, 2024 at Bross and Spidle Funeral Home, 214 N. Pennsylvania Ave. Lawson.
George was born Oct. 29, 1941 in Hardin, to George and Opal Claypole. George graduated high school from Polo in 1959. On Oct. 5, 1968, George married Judy S. Weis. They then bought the family farm, built his house himself, and this is where he would remain. On June 28, 1973 they welcomed their first child Becky June (Claypole) Scaife. On June 7, 1976 they welcomed their son, Phillip Alvin Claypole. He joined the National Guard in 1963 and served 6 years. In 1968, George started his career with the United States Postal Service where he would retire from after 42 years.
George most enjoyed his time on his farm, building his legacy with his wife and children. Over the years, he did everything from raising hogs and cattle, bailing hay for himself and neighbors, and row cropping. He could fix anything and would get quite inventive at times. He enjoyed helping his children with their show hogs and cattle and attending show events. George's greatest joy began in 2003 when he became a grandfather.
He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Judy Claypole; children Becky (James) Scaife of Kansas City, KS, and Phillip (Sheena) Claypole of Polo,; Grandchildren Kara Claypole of Polo, Ty Claypole of Polo, Bobby Snapp of Polo, and Sienna James of Kansas City, KS; step-grandchildren Gretchen and Ethan Kimmel of Odessa; brother Harry Claypole of Kansas City; sister-in-laws Margie of Liberty, MO, Karen of Overland Park, KS, Suzanne of Polo, Karen of Kansas City; brother-in-law Leonard Weis of Braymer.
George is preceded in death by his parents George and Opal Claypole; brothers Gerald, Wayne, Neil, Morris, Kenneth; sisters Helen, Dorothy, Irma; brother-in-laws Samuel, Lloyd, Ivan, Rodney, Virgil, Buck, Bob; sister-in-laws Yvonne, Mary, Lettie, Ruth Ann.
He will be remembered as a loving husband, dad, grandpa and brother.
