Harvey Lloyd Clepper 1936-1997

Harvey Lloyd Clepper Sr. was born 23 Feb 1936 in Hockley, Waller County, Texas and was the son of William Wesley Clepper and Clara Ada Johnson. Harvey was named after his mother's brother, Harvey Lloyd Johnson (died young).

Harvey died on 21 Sept 1997 in Lake Jackson, Texas.

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Over 20 years ago a man and his wife set out to make a life in the Brazosport area of south Texas. That man, Harvey Lloyd Clepper, Sr., an already experienced roofer with twenty plus years under his belt on a roof, and his wife Lisa moved to the small village of Surfside, TX on a houseboat and docked next to their property. From that little houseboat the dream of starting a new life, building a home, and starting a business began.

Shortly after coming to the Brazosport area, Harvey established "Superior Roofing" in 1977. After years of running the business from a home office, Harvey decided upon moving Superior Roofing into the old "MayflowerFreight" building in Freeport, at 1802 Brazosport Blvd. Superior Roofing moved into that building in 1989, and has remained at that location ever since. In 1997, the Brazosport Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Superior Roofing "as one of the 1997 Brazosport Top Ten nominees." This symbol of stability, integrity, and improvement through the years is hard to find in the roofing industry. In an age of "fly-by-night" roofers and construction crews, Superior Roofing has been "rock solid." With literally thousands of satisfied customers,several references including real estate agents and local city governments, it's no wonder how and why Superior Roofing has been around so long, and stayed so strong.

Susie Mattie Clepper Martin 1912-2001

Susie Mattie Clepper Martin, 89, of Brenham, died Oct. 31, 2001 in Trinity Medical Center in Brenham. Mrs. Martin was born September 16, 1912 in Waller County, Texas, to James and Nancy Branock Clepper. She attended Waller County and Brenham schools. She was baptized in First Baptist Church by the Rev. George Cook. On December 24, 1934, she married L.C. Martin in First Baptist Church in Brenham. Mrs. Martin was a lifetime member of First Baptist Church in Brenham, where she sang in the choir and was Sunday school class president. She was employed at Brentex Mills for 65 years.

Survivors include her daughters and sons-in-law, Joan Marie and Homer Borgstedte of Houston, Patsy Ann and the Rev. J. B. Bitner of Big Lake, Texas, Gloria Jean and Dr. Donald Draehn of Brenham and Linda Carol and Steve Johnston of Houston; son and daughter-in-law, Julian and Geneva Martin of Brenham; grandchildren, Brent and Leila Borgstedte of Houston, Byron and Cindy Bitner of Big Lake, Shelley Beth and Dr. Scott Blanton of San Angelo, Keith Bitner of Big Lake, Marty Martin of Katy, Kristy and Bill Collier of Denver, Colo., Julie Ann Martin of College Station, Ashley and Sam Gumbert of Houston, Rhett Draehn of Houston and Ryan Johnston of Houston; great-grandchildren, Drew, Nicholas and Alexander Borgstedte, Zane Bitner and Samantha and Sabrina Blanton; also special nephew, Marvin Brenemann; and sisters, Georgia Reynolds of Houston and Annie Bell Dryer and Opal Boyer, both of Baytown.

She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Fannie Wendth, Mary Riley, Edna Stokley and Rachel McCoy; brothers, Pat Clepper, Charles Duncan Clepper, James Clepper and T. W. Clepper; husband, L.C. Martin in 1982; and granddaughter, Megan Leigh Johnston in 1997.

The funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 2 in First Baptist Church in Brenham with the Rev. J. B. Bitner officiating. Burial was in Prairie Lea Cemetery in Brenham. The family received visitors at Memorial Oaks Chapel from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 1. Pallbearers were her grandsons, Brent Borgstedte, Byron Bitner, Keith Bitner, Marty Martin, Rhett Draehn, Ryan Johnston, Dr. Scott Blanton, Bill Collier and Sam Gumbert.

Susie lived her life to the fullest and enjoyed every moment she could. She loved the Lord and spent much time in church activities and reading the Bible. Mrs. Martin enjoyed her visits in Big Lake including playing in a 42 tournament, meeting new friends and attending Trail Blazers noon meetings. She enjoyed playing cards, her sewing handwork and shared many lasting treasures with her family and friends. She loved traveling with her children and was proud of her work at Brentex Mills for 65 years. She left her mark on all she met and will be sadly missed.

Memorials may be given to your favorite charity. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Memorial Oaks Chapel, 1306 W. Main Street, in Brenham.

Source Data:
http://www.genealogybuff.com/tx/reagan/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/3

Other Reference:
• Lucille Mehrkam, History and Genealogy of the Family of Jacob Klepper/Clepper Family and Malcolm McAlpine Family (The Gregath Company, 1996), Library of Congress under card number 86-62751 (Pages 230, 231, and 239).

James Alvin Clepper 1947-2006

James Alvin "Jimmy" Clepper , 58
Died: January 11, 2006, in Midland, TX

James Alvin "Jimmy" Clepper, 58, of Midland, passed away on January 11, 2006 at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2006 at 2:00 pm at Southwest Baptist Church with pastor Verl Gunter officiating. Interment will follow at Serenity Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 13, 2006 from 6:00 to 7:00 pm at the funeral home, 3800 N. Big Spring St. in Midland TX.

He was born to Alvin and Mary Clepper on March 18, 1947 in Lamesa, Texas. He married Laura Schaffrina on july 4, 1996 in Midland, Texas.

Jimmy is survived by his wife, Laura Clepper of Midland; one daughter Mischelle Tester and husband Dave of Ft. Wayne, Indiana; two sons, Timothy James Clepper and wife Holli of Carlsbad, California, and Donnie James Clepper of Midland, Texas; step-son, Joshua Smith of Midland, Texas; stepdaughter, Wendy Morgan of Midland, Texas; sixteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one son, Casey Don Clepper.

http://boards.ancestry.com/topics.obits/47656/mb.ashx?pnt=1
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Family relation unknown

Deputy Michael Page

Sheriff's Deputy Michael Page was killed in the line of duty on the morning of Saturday, June 30, 2007 north of New Boston in Bowie County, Texas

Michael was responding to a report of a car hitting a telephone pole on Daniel Chapel Road, north of New Boston when he observed a man running into the nearby woods. He pursued the suspect and a scuffle ensued in the woods where Deputy Page was struck over the head and then shot in the shoulder with his own weapon. Paramedics and other officers who responded to the scene located Deputy Page as he walked himself out of the woods. He was taken by ambulance to Christus St. Michael Health Center where he was pronounced dead.

A search team using bloodhounds found the body of the suspect, Henry Leon Wakefield, 36, of DeKalb, Texas in a wooded area near the crash scene with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

Page's funeral mass was held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Elizabeth Street, followed by burial at nearby Holy Cross Cemetery. Bowie County Sheriff James Prince and several of Page's fellow deputies escorted the casket in and out of the church. Mourners packed the church and hundreds more stood outside, listening to the service over a speaker. Monsignor Gerald Priest, who officiated the service, spoke of the sorrow of Page's death but also of the need for faith. "Right now, what we need to do in our lives and our Lord is to continue to live and prepare," he said. A 21-gun salute was given as Page was laid to rest. Bowie County Sheriff James Prince presented the American flag to Page's family. After the service, Prince said the entire department feels a great loss as do all the other agencies in Texarkana. He said the officers would "pull together and work together" to get through. "It's a tough time. A tough memory. But memories are good, too," he said.

At 11:21 a.m. Tuesday, Bowie County Deputy Michael Page's unit number was called over local police radios for the last time. The radio supervisor then advised central dispatch that No. 323-Page's unit number-was out of service. "Show 323 out of service. He has gone home."

Deputy Page had served with the Bowie County Sheriff's Department for three years, and had previously served with the Texarkana Police Department for five years. He was the first Bowie County deputy killed in the line of duty since the 1960s. Michael was survived by his parents, three sisters, two brothers in law, two nephews, a stepson, a wife, two young children, and numerous friends. Per his widow, "Michael never got caught up in work politics; he was a good, honest, caring person who was extremely intelligent and hilarious!"

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Source Data:
• Lucille Mehrkam, History and Genealogy of the Family of Jacob Klepper/Clepper Family and Malcolm McAlpine Family (The Gregath Company, 1996), Library of Congress under card number 86-62751 (He and his family are not listed in the book, but his widow and children are Clepper descendants).
• http://www.officerpratt.org/TyeBandCom/page_michael.html
• http://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/localnews/2007/07/04/final_service.php
• http://www.odmp.org/officer/18939-deputy-sheriff-michael-page
• http://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/localnews/2007/07/01/bowie_county_deputy_killed_suspect_found_dead_in_woods.php
• http://www.policeone.com/news/1285543/
• http://www.facebook.com/pages/Texarkana-TX/The-Michael-Page-Foundation/175626601962

Paul "Pete" Clepper 1936-2010

OFFICIATING MINISTERS: REV. TEDDY BAILEY & REV. TOMMY WILLIAMS

MR. PAUL “PETE” CLEPPER BORN JULY 31, 1936 DEPARTED THIS LIFE ON SATURDAY APRIL 10, 2010 AT THE HAZARD MEDICAL CENTER BEING 73-YEARS, 8-MONTHS, AND 9-DAYS OF AGE AT THE TIME OF HIS PASSING. PETE WAS BORN IN JELLICO, TENNESSEE THE SON OF THE LATE ROWE CLEPPER AND THE LATE ANNA HOSKINS CLEPPER. PETE HAD BEEN A RESIDENT OF PERRY COUNTY FOR ALMOST THE PAST FORTY YEARS, AND WAS A MEMBER OF THE CHAVIES FIRST CHURCH OF GOD. PETE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY ONE BROTHER – JACK CLEPPER, TWIN BROTHER – CHARLES VERNON CLEPPER, AND ONE SISTER – EDNA BUCKNER.

MR. PAUL “PETE” CLEPPER LEAVES THE FOLLOWING RELATIVES SURVIVING: WIFE – BETTY CLEPPER OF GRAPEVINE, KY; ONE DAUGHTER – TERESA GRIFFIE OF HAZARD, KY; TWO SISTERS – CARLENE BROWN OF SARASOTA, FLORIDA AND MAXINE WEDDLE OF GREENWOOD, INDIANA; THREE GRANDCHILDREN – JAMES PAUL JONES, JOEY AND ADAM GRIFFIE ALL OF HAZARD, KY, AND A HOST OF NIECES, NEPHEWS, AND OTHER RELATIVES AND CLOSE FRIENDS ALSO SURVIVE.

FUNERAL SERVICES FOR MR. PAUL “PETE” CLEPPER WILL BE CONDUCTED ON WEDNESDAY APRIL 14, 2010 AT 2:00 P.M. AT THE ENGLE-WALKER FUNERAL HOME ON EAST MAIN STREET WITH REV. TEDDY BAILEY AND REV. TOMMY WILLIAMS OFFICIATING, THE BURIAL WILL FOLLOW IN THE DEATON-ENGLE CEMETERY LOCATED AT BONNYMAN, KY; THE VISITATION WILL BE AT THE ENGLE-WALKER FUNERAL HOME ON TUESDAY EVENING FROM 6:00 TILL 9:00 P.M.

http://www.englewalkerfuneralhome.com/index.cfm

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Family connection unknown at this time.

Bruce Clepper 1929-2010

Bruce E. Clepper, 81, of Olathe, Kan., passed away May 13. He was born April 13, 1929, in Lawrence, Kan. A gathering of friends will take place Saturday, May 15, 2010, at 10 a.m. at the First Baptist Church at 151st and Mur Len in Olathe.
Published in Kansas City Star on May 15, 2010


Read more: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/kansascity/obituary.aspx?n=bruce-e-clepper&pid=142764440#ixzz11KoFdt49

Family connection unknown at this time.

Keith Anderson 1967-2010

Keith Michael Anderson, 43, born March 26, 1967 entered into eternal rest September 27, 2010. He was employed by the City of Houston Municipal Courts. Keith is preceded in death by his grandparents: Alexander Anderson, Lem & Lena Clepper. Left to cherish his memories: mother, Barbara Anderson; sister & brother-in-law, Jill R. Barrs & husband Michael; nephew, Bryar J. Barrs, U.S. Marine Corp; father & step-mother, Kenneth Anderson & Betty; grandmother, Ann M. McClellan; great aunts: Ida Mae Johnson, Gertrude Mitchell; great uncle, Alvin Imhof & wife JoAnne, along with other loving family and friends. Services will be 10:00AM, Saturday, October 2nd with visitation beginning at 9:00AM at Brookside Funeral Home Chapel.

http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Keith-Anderson&lc=4699&mid=4393995

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=keith-michael-anderson&pid=145741230

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A pedestrian was killed while walking along FM 1960 around 5:40 a.m. Sept. 27.

According to Harris County Sheriff’s Office accident investigator W. Zermeno, a male driver traveling eastbound in the 1700 block of W. FM 1960 near Ella struck the victim, Keith Anderson, who was walking westbound in the roadway, heading for a bus stop.

Anderson died at the scene, Zermeno said, due to injuries sustained in the crash.

No charges have been filed against the driver at this time.

http://www.hcnonline.com/articles/2010/10/03/spring_observer/news/40pedestrian.txt

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Traffic News Release

Type of Case: Fatality Crash
Case #: HC100134340
Date and Time: 9/27/2010 11:50:00 AM
Location: 1700 W FM 1960
Complainant: Keith Anderson
Suspect/Defendant: Troynell Rivers
Notification of Next of Kin:
Person Notified: Unable to contact at this time.
Date of Occurance : 9/27/2010 5:05:00 AM
Approved for Release: W. Zermeno
Title: Accident Investigator
Details:

On September 27th, 2010, at approximately 05:40am Troynell Rivers was operating a motor vehicle traveling eastbound in the 1700 block of W FM 1960 and struck a pedestrian who was walking westbound in the roadway on W FM 1960 toward a bus stop. The complainant identified as Keith Anderson died at the scene due to injuries sustained during the crash.

http://www.hcso.hctx.net/newsDetails.asp?grp=tra&id=533

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Additional Notes:
• Lucille Mehrkam, History and Genealogy of the Family of Jacob Klepper/Clepper Family and Malcolm McAlpine Family (The Gregath Company, 1996), Library of Congress under card number 86-62751 (Page 227)