Sheldon "Bo" Claypool
January 13, 1932 ~ January 7, 2016
Sheldon "Bo" Claypool
GENEVA- Sheldon "Bo" Claypool, 83, of Geneva, passed away peacefully, January 7, 2016 at Geneva Village Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
He was born January 13, 1932 in Buckhannon, WV, the son of the late, Thomas and Lucy (Gregory) Claypool. Sheldon graduated from Madison High School Class of 1949. Sheldon married the love of his life, Carolyn Walter in Austinburg, Ohio on October 10, 1950.
Bo was the owner and operator of North Center Tavern in Geneva for many years. He served on the Geneva City Council during the mid-1980's and worked as a manager for the Douglas Lumber Company in Geneva. He was a good businessman, but more importantly he was a great family man who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and a good round of golf.
Mr. Claypool is survived by his wife of 65 years, Carolyn; sons, Walter (Pam) of Chesterland, OH, Richard (Audrey) of Anderson, S.C., Daniel (Sandra) of Lenox, OH, Thomas (Johanna) of Ashtabula, Harold (Diane) of Minnesota, and William (Jan) of Florida; daughters, Elaine (Ted) Johnson of Winter Springs, FL, and Shelley (Charlie) Huff of Geneva; sisters, Carolyn (Wayne) Shreves of Warren, PA, and Shirley (Herbert) Smith of Coshocton, OH; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Sheldon was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Lucy Claypool; sisters, Thelma Rhodes, Rhetta Wondrecek, and Juanita Pugh; daughter-in-law , Nancy Claypool.
Friends and family will be received from 5-8pm on Monday, January 11, 2016 at the Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 South Broadway in Geneva. Funeral service will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva.
Memorial contributions in Bo's name may be made to Hospice of the Western Reserve Online obituary and guestbook at www.behmfuneral.com
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My first thought was of Bo's remedy for hiccups which to this day, every time I have to use it & it works (vinegar), I think of Bo Claypool. My hugs and wishes for good memories to all of the Claypools
R.I.P. Bo You were such a nice person to know Prayers for your family
Danny – So sorry to learn of your dad's passing. When I saw North Center Tavern & the photo at the pool table on FB, it took me back to MANY memories with my family when The Carlson Crew would enjoy our family fish fries there on Fridays! Give my regards to your mom (who I enjoyed so when I worked at Ashtabula County Prosecutor's Office for Ron & she was at Sheriff's Dept) & rest of your family. You have my deepest sympathies.
Dan My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. If there is anything I can do for you please let me know