Clayton W. Spiker Sr., 79, of Kittanning, formerly of Karns City, passed away early Saturday morning at Kittanning Care Center.

Mr. Spiker was born in Armstrong County on March 6, 1935. He was the son of Bartholomew and Flossie Pearl Crawford Spiker.

He was a Protestant. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a race car enthusiast.

He had been employed at Pittsburgh Auto Wrecking.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Viola Mae Leavens Spiker, and his second wife, Kate Moorehead Spiker.

He is survived by his eight children, Cindy Geibel and her husband, Sam, of Butler, Pamela Pizor of Butler, Clayton W. Spiker Jr. of Kittanning, Kathryn Geist and her husband, Rick, of Rural Valley, Warren James Spiker and his wife, Wanda, of Fredericksburg, Va., Veronica McAnallen of Hilliards, William Charles Spiker and his wife, Brandy, of Texas and Sandra Noullett and her husband, Tim, of Butler; his 16 grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; his five sisters; and a number of nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents and wives, he was preceded in death by his infant daughter.

Spiker — Private visitation and a funeral service for Clayton W. Spiker Sr., who passed away Saturday, April 26, 2014, officiated by the Rev. Geoff Reppard, pastor of the Mount Union Bible Church in Kittanning, was today at the Hile Funeral Home of Chicora.Interment took place at Bear Creek Cemetery in Petrolia.Online condolences may be sent by visiting www.hilefh.com.