Harlan Clutter

Harlan W. Clutter, 92, of Claysville, (Good Intent), Pa. died at 6:45 a.m. Monday, February 4, 2013 in Southmont Presbyterian Senior Care in Washington, Pa. after being in failing health for the past five years.He was born January 5, 1921 in East Finley Twp., Washington Co. Pa. a son of the late Charles Bentley and Viola Belle Phillips Clutter.Mr. Clutter had resided in the West Finley Twp. area most of his life and in the Good Intent area since 1959.He was a member of the Windy Gap Presbyterian Church at West Finley.Mr. Clutter was a veteran of World War II where he served with the U.S. Army as a Tech 5 with Company K, 133rd infantry regiment, 34th infantry division. He was awarded a combat infantry badge, Good Conduct Medal, World War II Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with four bronze stars.He was a 46 year member of the Claysville American Legion Post 639, a former member of the V.F.W. Mr. Clutter was employed as a mechanic with Columbia Gas Transmission Corp. for 42 years prior to retiring in 1983, and was a member of the former Quarter Century Club of Columbia Gas.He enjoyed hunting and bowling with the gas company, and was an avid golfer as long as his health permitted.On April 30, 1947 he married Faye Geraldine Hixson who died April 15, 1997.Surviving are two sons, Randall H. Clutter of Good Intent and Danny, husband of Dora Clutter of Houston, Texas; a daughter, Ellen Kukla of Lake Forest, CA.; five grandchildren, Charlene, Rhonda and Jordon Clutter, Danny Clutter, Jr. and Debbie Kukla; four great grandchildren; two sisters, Althea King and Joann Bruno both of West Alexander; several nieces and nephews.Deceased in addition to his parents and wife are six brothers, William,(who died at birth), Herbert, Donald, Wayne, Reed and Lemoyne Clutter; two sisters, Mildred Hughes and Norma Jean King.The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Windy Gap Presbyterian Church, 132 Burnsville Ridge Rd., West Finley, Pa. 15377.