This was Antioch’s seventieth anniversary but more importantly, this Potentate became Antioch’s first and only Noble to become Imperial Potentate. Chuck was the leader of all Shrinedom from July 1979 to July 1980 and presided at the 106^th Imperial Council Session in Cleveland, Ohio, from 6-11 July 1980. Unfortunately, Antioch and all Shrinedom lost a good friend and Past Imperial Potentate when Imperial Sir Chuck Claypool died on September 11, 1981. We are saddened by the loss of Antioch’s 68^th Potentate.

As an Imperial Officer, Chuck was known for negotiating the Lexington Hospital Unit and the Portland Hospital Unit with Universities in those cities. As Imperial Potentate, he dedicated the new Imperial Headquarters building in Tampa, Florida.

Imperial Sir Claypool was born in Holly Springs, West Virginia (population 30), in 1922. Chuck came to Dayton and at age 27 he started his own plumbing and heating business. Later, he developed several other businesses and actively invested in real estate. Chuck was known as a very successful businessman.

Chuck was created a Noble on September 10, 1955, at Antioch’s 120^th Ceremonial held at the High School Auditorium in Bellefontaine. He was a member of the Mounted Patrol; chief Ambassador; Membership Chairman for 8 years; President of the Red Fez; a member of Cabiri; and a Past President of Dayton Court #10, Royal Order of Jesters. Raised in Xenia Lodge #49, F&AM; also belonged to Tau Chapter #239, RAM; Reese Council #9, R&SM; Reed Commandery #6, KT; and the Valley of Dayton, AASR.