Bill Arthur Claflin

Bill Claflin Obituary

Bill A. Claflin, 79, formerly of St. Marys, OH passed away in his Muncie, IN home on Saturday, June 8, 2024.

A native of St. Marys, Ohio, he had lived in Muncie since 1971. He graduated from Memorial High School.  He attended Ivy Tech in Muncie, Indiana. 

He was an Air Force veteran, serving 3 years during the Vietnam War.  

His career began in 1971, with Ball Brothers. He retired after 38 years as Plant Superintendent. 

He was a world traveler and loved adventure. One of his hobbies was riding motorcycles, and he was a member of the Gold Wing Riders Association. 

He was preceded in death by his father, Billy A. Claflin, and his mother, Treva Claflin, of St. Marys, Ohio, and his beloved dog, Pepper. 

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Bonnie S. Claflin, his daughter, Heather M. Claflin, and two sons, Joseph H. (Renee) and Michael D. (Kristy) Rooney. Grandchildren Anthony (Tina) Rooney, Erica (Luuk) Barink, Matthew (Brooke) Rooney and Kierstyn Rooney.  Great grandchildren Phoenix, Sullivan, Parker, and Marley.

Graveside funeral services, with military honors, will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday June 19, 2024 at Resthaven Memory Gardens near Moulton, OH. 

Bill was a relaxed person in life and wanted his funeral to be relaxed too.  Please dress casually.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Muncie Cancer Center.

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