William Allen Klopman

Dear Anne and Family, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I was visiting Rusty's family in Norway. I am remembering you and your family with special prayers at this sad time.

Linda, I was thinking about you and wondering where you are after all these years and came upon your father's obituary. I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I still smile, as I'm sure he did, at your yearbook photo as "Klopman, the fabric you can lean on."
Love, Spang
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I offer my deepest sympathy to the family. My late father, Frank Hurt, worked with Mr. Klopman for many years and he admired him very much. They were both dedicated to their families, their country and Burlington Industries. Their leadership was something special not seen much any more. My prayers are with you and may you find comfort in your special memories.

We were deeply saddened to learn of Mr. Klopman's passing and we extend our sympathies and condolences to the family.

We are very grateful for Mr. Klopman's service to his country as a veteran of WWII and one of the members of the "Greatest Generation."

Additionally we are appreciative for his leadership in the Textile Industry and we have lost great patriot.

Our prayer is that God will comfort you in your time of sorrow and you remain in our thoughts and prayers.

It was an honor to have known and worked with Bill over the years. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.

I express my deepest condolences to the family for the loss. Bill was for all workers of Klopman International, based in Italy, not only the founder but a guide, a teacher and a reference point.

Giuseppe Abbruzzesi, Frosinone; Italy

I knew Mr Klopman only for a short period of his life, but was touched by his kindness and congeniality to someone who only provided a service for him. He invited me into his home and we had a lovely conversation about his family and his life. I will never forget his hospitality from someone so succesful in life to someone he hardly knew. May God be with you now and always.

Larry Overbey
L & O Auto Body Repair

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

The passing of an era. Those of us who worked for Bill; My Dad for 20 years and then my time for another 20 years; 15 of those in Europe. A demanding taskmaster. who rewarded success and punished failure. I am a better person for having known and worked for Bill all those years. Bill gave me opportunities that I would have never had under any other circumstances. Everyone who worked with him or crossed his path will never forget him. I hope that he has Peace now.

Tom Tolar; New York City

One of Mr Klopman, employees for 42 years. Thank to him for the great life he providd for me. Thanks for him caring so much for all of his workers. Man of few words, but so caring. May God bless the family, in time of your lost. Peace be with you all. Caring,

The fond memories of playing cribbage in the den and the friendship with the Klopman family came flooding back upon reading of Mr. Klopman's passing. He was a kind man to me as was the entire family. Tommy, my youth would have been less BB Gun & tractor riding filled had we not been such good friends and I remember all those times with great fondness. You are all in my thoughts and prayers and I hope you are finding comfort in strength that he so surely passed on to you all.

I remember Bill from years ago as a textile worker at Klopman Mills in Hurt, Va. He was a great man. So very sorry for your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.