Clayton Elwood Hoke, age 97, of Country Meadows of Mechanicsburg, formerly of Valley View, Hershey and Boiling Springs, passed away Sunday Jan 27, 2019 at his residence.

He was born on May 28, 1921 in Big Run, PA, a son of the late Maude B. (Shade) and the late Harry "Hoyt" J. Hoke.

Clayton was a 1940 graduate of the former Hubley Twp High School.

He was a Navy veteran of World War II, serving stateside as Property and Supply Officer for the Civil Service Commission, Washington D.C.

He was a supply supervisor for the Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg until his retirement.

Clayton enjoyed collecting coins and baseball cards, and was an avid gardener. He loved his family and was passionate about genealogy. He was very devoted to his wife and children..

His wife Lorraine "Pet" Hoke passed away in 2006. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a son, Clayton E Hoke, Jr; two sisters Violet Herb and Dorothy Dunleavy; five brothers, Harry, Marlin, Leon, and Charles Hoke, and James Dunleavy; and son in law, JR Reed.

Clayton is survived by three daughters Jane L Hoke, Hummelstown; Harriet L Reed, New Cumberland; and Susan J. Hoke and her husband Bill Goshorn, South Carolina; a son, Jack A Hoke, Camp Hill; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

Services were held at Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, 200 West Main Street, Valley View, on Saturday, Feb 2, at 2:30pm with Pastor Dennis Fulk officiating.

A viewing was held at the funeral home from 1:30 pm until the time of service.

Burial was made in St. Andrew's Cemetery, Valley View.

Memorial contributions can be made to Celtic Hospice, 900 Century Dr #201, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.

Condolences can be left for the family at www.buffingtonreed.com .