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Clifton Gips Obituary
CLIFTON E. GIPS
He married Grace Leggett in Yorktown on March 2, 1941.
He served in the U.S. Army during World War II from 1945 to 1946. Mr. Gips was an avid golfer and a devoted Cuero Gobbler fan. He was a member of the Cuero American Legion, Cuero Golf Association, St. Mark's Lutheran Church, church choir and a former member of the church council.
He is survived by his wife; daughter, Beth Feril and husband Aubrey; sons, Clifton Ray Gips and wife Charlotte of San Marcos, Don Gips and wife Antranette, and Ottie Gips and wife Lanette, all of Cuero; brother, Paul E. Gips of Dallas; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Al Gips, Milton Gips, and Ray Gips.
Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. today at St. Mark's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Steve Byrne and the Rev. Christi Pursey officiating. Burial will follow at Hillside Cemetery.
Memorials: St. Mark's Lutheran Church Intern Program
Freund Funeral Home, Cuero, 361-275-2343.
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debby rogers keech
May 31, 2007
our sympathy is with you and your family, i am sorry i could not be with you beth, and mrs. gips, because of my own father, having also passed. please call me, if you need to talk. love you debby
May 30, 2007
Sorry about your Dad
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Nancy Scott
May 30, 2007
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life’s routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Kim Anderson
May 30, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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JEANNE (WAGENER) LUERSEN
May 30, 2007
You have my deepest sympathy for you loss.
Diana Garza-Ordonez and family
May 29, 2007
God Bless family and friends in this difficult time but the memories are forever.
Cindy Egg
May 29, 2007
I'll never forget what a kind and loving uncle he was. I always felt "at home" when I went to Aunt Grace and Uncle Clif's house. I arrived at the hospital a little too late and they mistakingly told me he had gone home. When they corrected the "error", I thought "No, he HAS gone home. To a better home than he has ever had--Heaven." I love you all and know how much you will miss this loving husband and father. I can think of one word that describes him best--"Gentleman". He was truly one in a million. Love, Cindy and family
Sr.Elizabeth Riebschlaeger, ccvi
May 29, 2007
Mr. Gips was a kind and courteous gentleman and a true representative of the "small business man" who built the United States middle class, the backbone of most communities. His appreciation for his customers, efforts to serve them with his best possible work, and respect for each one contributed much to the small business community of Cuero over the years. May Cuero and other communities continue to value these characteristics of family-owned businesses and continue the traditions so well woven into the fabric of life in Texas and in the nation by Mr. Gips and others of his generation.
May God give peace and comfort to his wife and family in this time of their loss.
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