John Clawser

John W. Clawser of Kinta was born June 26, 1946, in Harrisburg, Pa., to Robert Elias and Hilda Mae (Barto) Clawser and passed away March 27, 2017, in Stigler at the age of 70.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Clawser of the home; two daughters, Katie Davison and husband, Jerry of Porum, and Karen Blankenship and husband, Brad of Kinta; one sister, Patricia Hanshaw and husband, Richard of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; one brother, Robert Elias Clawser Jr. of Mechanicsburg, Pa.; nine grandchildren, Victoria, Tayler and Tannah Davison; Jordan, Bryce, Noah, Kenslee, Elias and Dylan Blankenship; numerous nieces; nephews; and brothers; and sisters-in-law.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Jim Clawser.
Graveside services were held March 31 at Palestine Cemetery with Randy Callaway, Susan Callaway, John Callaway and David Wilson officiating.
Memorial services followed at Palestine Community Church under the direction of the Mallory-Martin Funeral Home and Crematory of Stigler.
Pallbearers were Brad Blankenship, Jerry Davison, Sean Callaway, Brian Callaway, Scott Callaway, Sam Callaway and Nathan Dennison. Honorary pallbearers were Jordan, Bryce, Noah, Eli and Dylan Blankenship.