Clarence O. Webb
1922 - 2015 | Obituary
Clarence O. Webb, 93, died Friday,
September 4, 2015 at Kansas Christian Home in Newton. He was born
July 19, 1922 in Faye, Oklahoma to Samuel and Della (Minor) Webb. He
was married to Betty L. Webb and she preceded him death on February
14, 2012. Clarence was a longtime active and faithful member of the
Second Baptist Church in Newton. He served his country in the US Army
during WWII. Clarence was known as a "Jack of All Trades".
He retired as a machinist for the Santa Fe Railroad, ran a radio and
TV repair shop and worked as a landscaper and lawn maintenance man
for many years in Newton and the surrounding area. Clarence had a
love for farming and enjoyed working on the family farm East of
Walton. He was out going and enjoyed being around people, especially
volunteering at the Newton Senior Center. His family was the center
of his life and he greatly enjoyed spending time with his children,
grandchildren and many friends. Clarence has a personal motto he
often shared with the people in his life, "I'm Blessed".
He is survived by his children Brenda
Papin of Wichita, KS, Glen Webb of Ottawa, KS, Stanley Webb of
Newton, KS, Connie Reaves of Newton, KS; Brothers Armin Webb of Cedar
Rapids, IA and Arnold Webb of San Mateo, CA; Sisters Nettie Lee and
Corrine Webb both of Fresno, CA; 8 grandchildren and several great
and great great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews and
other family and friends whom he cherished.
He is preceded in death by his parents,
wife, son Chris Webb and 6 brothers and 2 sisters
Graveside committal service will be
2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 10, 2015 at Greenwood Cemetery Newton,
Kansas with Pastor Floyd Edwards presiding. Visitation will be 5 p.m.
to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at Petersen Funeral Home with the family
receiving friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to Second
Baptist Church in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
