- Clair B. Heverly, 94, of Howard, passed away Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, at his home.
Born May 29, 1928 in Howard, he was a son of the late Daryl “Dutch” and Hazel Dietz Heverly.
Clair served in the United States Army during the Korean War.
On July 3, 1957, he married the former Beverly E. Allen, with whom he shared nearly 40 years of marriage before her passing in 1997.
Clair was always the hardest working man who went above and beyond just to provide for his family. He was employed by DeCamp Bus Lines, New Jersey, for 36 years as a diesel mechanic.
He was a member of the American Legion, Beech Creek, and a former member of the V.F.W., Lock Haven.
Clair loved to fish. One of his most favorite things to do was drive to Loganton where he visited with the Lamey Family, who were like a second family to him.
Surviving are three sons, Joseph Shoemaker, of Williamsport, Briton Heverly, of Clarkson, N.C., and Randy Heverly, of Brachville, N.J.; three daughters, Gale Fullilove, of New Augusta, Miss., Geraldine Pruser, of Howard, and Alane Wagner, of Dunnstown; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 11 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a son, Brenton Heverly; a granddaughter, Renea Heverly; a great-grandson, Joseph Shoemaker; six brothers, Bill, John, Charlie, Bob, Ron and Dave Heverly; and two sisters, Jane Watkins and Ruth Jackson.
A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2023, at 1 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Park, Lock Haven, with Rev. Alan Eckenroad officiating. Military Rites will follow.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Donald G. Walker Funeral Home, Inc., 231 High St., Flemington.
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