Fayette and Glasgow, Missouri
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Jim Clatworthy |
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| 1937 - 2011 | ||||
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| Visitation: 1 to 3 PM, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011 at Fayette First Christian Church | ||||
| Funeral Services: 3 PM, Sunday, Feb. 13, 2011 at Fayette First Christian Church | ||||
| Interment: None | ||||
| Suggested Memorials: Fayette High School Athletic Boosters in care of the funeral home | ||||
| . Jim Clatworthy 1937 - 2011 Long time Fayette businessman and civic leader James C. "Spider" Clatworthy, 73, died Friday, February 11 at Golden Living Center. The son of Urlyss Atkinson and Jane B. Hammer Clatworthy, Mr. Clatworthy was born at Lee Hospital in Fayette on April 14, 1937. He grew up in Fayette and attended Fayette Public Schools, graduating with the class of 1955 and continued his education at Missouri State University in Springfield and Central Methodist University in Fayette. He married Peggy Davis on June 15, 1962, at the Fayette First Baptist Church. Mr. Clatworthy joined his father in the family business, Clatworthy’s Ready to Wear in the early 1960's.. A Fayette institution on the north side of the square for decades, the store flourished under Jim’s management until 2009. At his retirement, the store had been continuous operation for 74 years, making it one of Fayette’s oldest businesses. Always a willing worker in the community, Mr. Clatworthy was a member of the Fayette Chamber of Commerce and the C.M.U. Alumni Board. He was the Howard County representative for the American Red Cross where he taught countless young people about swimming and water safety during 30 years as swim instructor and swim team coach. He was a member of the Missouri National Guard. An active member of the First Christian Church, he served as Deacon and held other church offices. Mr. Clatworthy is survived by his wife of the home, two daughters; Pamela (Jeff) Upton of Lee’s Summit and Cindy (Rob) Schluckebier of New Franklin, and one son, Rob Clatworthy of Columbia. Also surviving are five grandchildren; Jay (Sarah) Clatworthy, Madison Upton, Bryce Upton, Hannah Noel, and Sophie Schluckebier, and two great-grandchildren; Robbie and Jace Clatworthy. Brother Tom Clatworthy of Harrisonville also survives. A memorial service for James Clatworthy will be at 3 pm, Sunday February 13 at Fayette First Christian Church with Rev Paula Ritchie officiating. Friends may call from 1 to 3 pm at the church.. Memorials are suggested to Fayette High School Athletic Boosters c/o Friemonth-Freese Funeral Service; 174 Hwy 5 & 240; Fayette, MO 65248.
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