Kevin Eugene Claytor

Kevin Eugene Claytor, 66, of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 8:21 a.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at his residence. He was born to Lawrence Eugene "Gene" and Patricia Arlene (Ford) Claytor on June 15, 1959, in Hartford City, Indiana.

Kevin graduated from Blackford High School in 1977. He married Ellen McMillan on March 17, 1979. Kevin worked at Ford Meter Box in the machine shop. As an avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and making walking sticks. Kevin was a member of the National Rifle Association and was a collector of various things. 

Kevin is survived by his wife, Ellen Claytor of Wabash, Indiana; one son, Andrew Lawrence (Tabbitha Simon-Claytor) Claytor of Peru, Indiana; five grandchildren, Kennedy Justine Simon, Liberty Coraline Claytor, Paxton Rowan Claytor, Boedi Jax Claytor, and Huxley Fox Claytor; one sister, Vanessa (Ronald) Galway of Union City, Indiana; fur nephew, Snickers Galway; brother-in-law, Albert McMillan; sister-in-law; nephew, Charles Coons; and several other nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 South Main Street, LaFontaine, Indiana 46940.  Burial will follow at Asbury Chapel Cemetery, 8013 W 1100 S-90, Montpelier, Indiana 47359.  

Visitation for friends and family will be on Friday, November 14, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be directed to Wabash County Cancer Society, P.O. Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962 or the American Heart Association.

McDonald Funeral Homes, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, Indiana 46940, have been trusted with Kevin E. Claytor's final arrangements.

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