CL Raper

CL Raper, age 95, a long time Parker County resident, WWII veteran, retired Montgomery Ward truck driver, and farmer, passed away at the West Fork assisted living facility, in Weatherford, on Tuesday, March 10.

Funeral arrangements will be provided by the Galbreaith Pickard Funeral Chapel, with a graveside Celebration of Life followed by burial on Monday, March 16, at 11:00 a.m., at Memory Gardens - The Valley west of Weatherford. 

CL was born August 17, 1924 in Jack County and was a resident of Parker County from 1957 until his death. 

CL was preceded in death by Dixie his wife of 59 years; parents, Thomas and Allie Raper; and two sisters.

He is survived by two sons, Jimmy C. Raper and wife, Carolynn of Aransas Pass, Texas and Creede, Colorado; and Jerry Lyn Raper and wife, LaDawna of Poolville, Texas. CL was a grandfather to Mathis Lyn Raper, Bobbie Jean Horton, Tyler Handley, Lenny Ann Kucenski, Rebecca Temple, Sam Tishler, and Jon Mark Raper. He is also survived by nine great grandchildren, as well as a number of nieces, nephews, and several caring friends and neighbors.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation to the American Kidney Fund at www.kidney.org.