Clayton Starcher, Jr., 86, of Charleston went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 with his family by his side at Hubbard Hospice House.
Clayton was born June 3, 1931 at Gandeeville, WV to the late Clayton Isacc Starcher and Gladys Snyder Starcher. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Eloise Gandee and Donna Gardner; brother-in-law, Kenny Reed.
He retired from the Appalachian Power Company after 42 years of service. Clayton served his country in the United States Army and United States Air Force, during the Korean Conflict. He has been a member of Elkview Baptist Church since 1972 and served as a Trustee for the church. Clayton started the Doughnut Crew, which was a group of men that met at the Church on Mondays and did repairs on the church. He was a 1950 graduate of Walton High School.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Mary Reed Starcher; nephews, Mike (Barbara) Reed, and J.R. Reed; nieces, Deanna Lyons, Kitty Faulkner; brother-in-laws, Quinton Reed and Linden Reed.
Service will be 2:00 pm Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 at the Hafer Funeral Home with Pastor Bobby Sizemore, Pastor Charles Bias and Pastor Linden Reed officiating. Burial will be at Elk Hills Memorial Park, Big Chimney.
Visitation will be 12-2pm Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017 at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be sent to www.haferfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements are in the care of Hafer Funeral Home, 50 North Pinch Road, Elkview.
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