Walter Alan Claypool, Jr.

Walter Alan Claypool, Jr. was called from this life on February 27, 2010 at the age of 63 years. He was born December 16, 1946 in Austin, Texas to Walter Alan Claypool, Sr. and Bessie Ruth Hanson Claypool. He served four years in the United States Marine Corps and received the Purple Heart during his service in Vietnam. Walter was a builder of automotive clutches and an avid hunter and fisherman. He especially enjoyed hunting this past year with his nephew. He loved all animals and most especially his dachshund/lab mix, “Little Boy”. Walter’s most grievous loss was that of his son, James Alan Claypool. James Alan was his best friend and constant hunting and fishing partner. He was also preceded in death by his parents. Walter is survived by a brother, Bill Claypool and wife, Vickie; sisters, Sylvia Swearingen and Myrna Pierce; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family requests memorials be made to the Bastrop County Animal Shelter, 589 Coolwater Dr., Bastrop, TX 78602. The family received guests at Bastrop Providence Funeral Home in Bastrop on Monday, March 1, 2010. Graveside services were Tuesday, March 2, 2010 at Upper Cedar Creek Cemetery in Cedar Creek, Texas. Military honors were provided by Smithville Honor Guard.