Claytes D. Cook

Claytes D. Cook, age 81, of New Carlisle, OH, peacefully went to be with the Lord Jesus on April 6, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Lester, WV, joined the US Air Force and served in the Vietnam War and was Honorably Discharged after his service there. While serving in the military he met his wife Helen as a pen pal, through his sister Omeda. Following military service, he moved to Cleveland Ohio. There he worked for Republic Steel, then LTV steel, and after retirement he helped the City Mission. While in Cleveland, Claytes was an active member of American Legion Post 469, where he also helped start and lead their Boy Scout troop. Claytes was also a member of Scranton Rd Baptist Church, at the City Mission, he helped pick up, delivering food and clothing for those in need. Those closest to him knew him of his avid hobby and skill in woodworking. After moving to New Carlisle, he became a member of Colonial Baptist Church, he continued to volunteer in the area, making and donating his wood ring bowls and wooden spoons. He was also an active member of Samaritan's Purse, helping to donate and pack Christmas show boxes for Operation Christmas Child. He was a member of New Carlisle American Legion Post 286. Claytes is survived by his Wife, Helen, two Children David (Daphne) Cook and Elizabeth (Tom) Cress and 6 Grandkids Gwen, Nathan, Colton, Zac, Hayden, and Trevor, as well as his Sister Angel Kane of Winchester, KY. He is preceded in death by both his parents Steve Wilburn “Fred” & Mahala Cook, siblings: Eugene, Catherine, Ovada, Omeda, Freda, and Clifford and other family members. Claytes would say if you are not in church “You need to get your butt in Church”. The funeral service to honor Claytes will be held Friday, April 14, 2023, at 12:00pm at Colonial Baptist Church, 8963 Milton Carlisle Rd., New Carlisle, OH 45344, with visitation beginning at 11:00am. Arrangements have been entrusted to Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar & Fraley Funeral Home. Donations can be made to Colonial Baptist Church of New Carlisle or Hospice of Dayton. Expressions of sympathy may be made at www.trostelchapman.com.