Earl LeRoy Clawson, 84, of Wellington, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013 at EMH after a brief illness. Born on June 30, 1929 in New London to Harry and Ethel (nee Humphrey) Clawson, Earl was a 1947 graduate of Brighton High School. Self employed his entire life, Earl owned and operated Clawson Sunoco among other enterprises. He was a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ in Wellington. Earl enjoyed life and had many interests. Every day was his hobby. Most recently he could be seen selling popcorn to benefit Well Help. Earl is survived by his wife of 65 years, Ida (nee McConnell); children, Ted (Sandra) Clawson, of Texas, Roger (Dianne) Clawson and John (Donna) Clawson, of Wellington; son-in-law, Craig (Tommie) Gibbins; grandchildren, Matthew Gibbins, Amanda Hatcher, Megan Clawson, Adam Clawson, Sarah Holland; 5 great grandsons, Jack, Charles, Keiser, Jameson and Roen; sister, Iris Tewksbury, of Amherst and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by an infant brother; his parents; a daughter, Roena Gibbins and an infant great grandson, Henry Owen Hatcher. Visitation will be Thursday, January 2 from 4-8 p.m. at Norton-Eastman Funeral Home, 370 S. Main St., Wellington. A memorial service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 140 S. Main St., Wellington with Rev. Brian Burke officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Earl's memory to Well Help Inc., 127 Park Place, Wellington, Ohio 44090. Condolences may be given at: www.norton-eastmanfuneralhome.com.