Gregory "Greg" D. Claywell, 56, of Loves Park, IL (formerly of Adair County, KY) passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Swedish American Hospital. He was born on October 6, 1964 in Berwyn, the son of Floyd and Flora (Loy) Claywell.
Greg married Karen White on August 2, 2002 and was employed by Crown Lift Truck for many years. Greg loved riding his motorcycle, listening to music, attending car shows, and enjoying a cold beer. He had a great sense of humor and was known as a jokester. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his father, Floyd, he was also preceded in death by his grandparents: Owen and Lorrine Claywell and Gilliam and Alice Loy, and several close friends.
SURVIVORS:
Wife: Karen Claywell
4 children: Justin (Beth), Zachary (Kati), Cody (Ally), and Alexis
6 grandchildren: Ariana, Teagan, Draven, Mykayla, Amelia, and Jacob
Mother: Flora Claywell
1 sister: Crystal (Joe)
Mother of his 3 sons: Lisa Norman
Parents-in-law: Trudy and Rich (Leah)
Sister-in-law: Kim (Chris)
Brother-in-law: Rich (Bonnie)
Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins
Long time best friends: Ronnie Pardue, Phil Edwards, Dan Gillis, and Jim “Little Guy” Tomal
Many other close and loving friends
Funeral Service: Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 6:00pmET at Delehanty Funeral Home, Ltd., 401 River Lane, Loves Park, IL with visitation from 2:00pmET on Thursday until service time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Toys for Tots.
This obituary is a courtesy to the family by Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home.
