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John Clapper Obituary

CLAPPER Mr. John R. Clapper, Sr. - 70, a native of Hobart, NY and longtime resident of Semmes, AL passed away Thursday, January 12, 2012 in a local hospital. He leaves behind to cherish his memories a devoted friend and wife of 38 years, Susan Clapper; three children, John Clapper, Jr. (Emily), Mobile, AL, Heather Hutchinson (Matt), Mobile, AL and Nicole Johnson, Birmingham, AL; three grandchildren, Brooke Hutchinson, Dylan Johnson and Joshua Clapper. He also leaves behind two loving sisters, Ellen Wayman (Clayton), Stanford, NY and Mary Radford (Bill), Richmond, VA; loving sister-in-law, Marcia George (Lloyd), Crawfordville, FL; nieces, nephews and other relatives. The family will receive friends at Radney Funeral Home on Monday, January 16, 2012, from 5-8 p.m. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-mobile.com. Arrangements by:

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Published by Press-Register from Jan. 14 to Jan. 15, 2012.

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Dianne Guerry

January 18, 2012

Susan, Heather, Nicole and John,

I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dianne Guerry

Linda Oaks

January 18, 2012

Uncle john, we love you and will miss you dearly! But I know we will meet again someday... Cant wait to hear more jokes.... Soar with the angels... I know you will keep them laughing with that big grin on your face:)

Paula Drye

January 18, 2012

Uncle John, I don't think I have ever seen you without a smile on your face. I have so many fond childhood memories of you. Fly with the angels and know you are loved by many. I know this is not goodbye just see you in a little while. Love always "Semmies"

Marcia George

January 17, 2012

John you were a great brother-in law and uncle.You will be sorely missed by the George family.Soar with the angels and keep heaven in laughter.We will all meet again one day.Save us a place we love you!!!

Marcia George

January 17, 2012

The love of my sisters life.A great brother- in-law and uncle.You will be sorely missed by the George family! Soar with the angels and we will all meet again one day.keep em laughing and save us a place.We love you!

January 17, 2012

John, I loved you the first minute I saw you with your shirt unbuttoned down to your pants (at work - it was the 70's). You invited me to a party where I was the only guest. I loved you then and I will love you always. I miss your smiling face. Your loving wife, Sue.

Tony DeJesus

January 17, 2012

John, I'm glad to have known you and cherish our talks. I saw you not too long ago and should've stopped you but I know we will meet again my friend. I'll never meet a nicer guy and you will always be my friend. I miss you old man

January 16, 2012

John, thank you for being a loyal patron of Kmart pharmacy for almost 30 years. You always came in with a smile and prepared to make us all laugh. Your smiling face and terrific sense of humor will be sorely missed by all of us at the pharmacy.

Nathan Smith, Pharmacist Kmart

Denise Nichols

January 16, 2012

John the angels shined upon you as they took you home and gently guided you to the Lord. You will be greatly missed you have touched so many lives in your time, now your job is done so now it is time for you to rest. We all will miss you.

Kimberly Sprague

January 15, 2012

John you always had something nice to say and coulld always be depended on to make us laugh. Waffle House will not be the same with out you.

misty

January 14, 2012

John you will be missed by so many people. We will always cherish the memories that we had with you at the Waffle House. We always loomed forward to seeing you. No matter bad day or not you always new how to make me smile.

misty brock

January 14, 2012

You will be missed.

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