Thomas Vance Parker

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A veteran of World War I, he was in the Battle of Muese in 1918. He purchased the Post Office Drug Store, in Hemphill in 1927, and married Nannie Williams in 1928, and has made his home here since. He and his wife are active members of the United Methodist Church. He has served as Steward for 40 years and she has been organist for 45 years. Mr. Parker has served on the Selective Service Board for 15 years ans is very active in all Civic affairs. He has been engaged in timber farming for many years and in 1956, he received a Plaque as Outstanding Man in Woodland Conservation in Sabine County from the Forestry Association. In 1970, he received his 50 year pin for his membership in the Redland Masonic Lodge of San Augustine. He sold his Drug Store in 1963 and retired. (White and Toole, pp 69-70).

THOMAS V PARKER 24 Jul 1895 27 Jun 1992 75948 (Hemphill, Sabine, TX) (none specified) 454-50-7596 Texas

Thomas married Nannie "Nan" Roberta Williams about 1928. Nannie (daughter of Simeon "Sim" Rufus Williams and Madora "Dora" Esther Watson) was born about 1902 in Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The Sabine County Reporter
September 28, 2011, Page 9

Ropbert V. "Bob" Parker

Robert V. "Bob" Parker, 77, passed away in Dallas on Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011.

Parker grew up in Hemphill, graduated from SMU with a geology degree in 1955, and served as an Air Force officer for four years. He was a successful realtor and investor in Dallas for over 40 eyars, and a long standing member of Lakewood Country Club. He is best known for his unsurpassed compassion, caring and generosity to his family, friends and total strangers. He was truly unique and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his sister, Nancy Krueger; ans six nieces and nephews who named him the "best uncle ever." Other survivors are his devoted step-children and many, many loyal friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Thomas Vance and Nancy Williams Parker; and sister, Judith Parker Klemme.

A memorial service was scheduled for Friday, September 23, at the Cox Chapel of Highland Park United Methodist Church where he was a member. A reception followed. Donations can be sent to SPCA or American Cancer Society.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong)

Robert married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Judith married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Robert Vance Klemme saw the face of God on Friday afternoon, May 3, 2019. He was doing what he loved best, which was camping with his family and close friends. Born November 4, 1970 in Dallas, Texas to Judith Parker and Charles Whitmore Klemme. Bob graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1989, from Texas Tech University in 1994, and married Emily Brenner May 27, 1995.
As a friend reflected so beautifully, "he was the very best husband, the very best dad, a leader, a man so filled with the Holy Spirit in its MOST joyful sense that it spilled out all over the place every single minute of his day. You felt LOVED every time you walked away from an interaction with him?he goes on to our Lord, and not a single person who believes in God could ever disbelieve he is with Him now. He was Christ to everyone."

Bob's daily life and activities reflected his beautiful spirit. He was deeply spiritual and prayerful and a theological debate with Bob was always both lively and educational. Bob was a youth group leader. He was active in Indian Guides and Indian Princesses from the moment his first child was old enough to participate in 2004. He was on several boards for Hospice of Midland and The Way Retreat Center among others. He volunteered extensively at St. Ann's Catholic Church and was actively involved in raising funds for the new Youth Activities Building at St. Ann's. He was also an avid hunter, skier, camper, Eagle Scout, played guitar, piano, and sang. Bob built his own thriving business from the ground up. He also bought a lottery ticket once a week, "just in case."

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Judith and Charles Klemme as well as his uncle, Bob Parker. Left to honor Bob and bear witness to his love and legacy of faith are his wife of 24 years, Emily; and his children Ben, Will, Molly, Sam, Claire and Luke. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Windi and Whit Klemme, sister and brother-in-law Tony and Susan Klemme Quill, cousins Kathy Boss, Nannette King, and Lisa Fountain, and their families and his aunt, Nancy Kreuger. Surrounding Emily and the children at this time also are her mother, Karen Mason, her sister Jane Brenner (Andrew) Swartz, Julia Brenner (Bobby) Barrett, her brother John (Traci Goodgion) Brenner, her father Michael Lance (Ruth) Brenner of Gastonia, N.C., and nieces and nephews Lesa Wright, Lindsey Brenner, Morgan Swartz, Annie Swartz, Michael Brenner, Hannah Klemme, Macaiah Klemme, Zach Klemme, Gracie Klemme, and Judah Klemme.

A rosary will be held for Bob on Tuesday, May 7 at 7:00 PM at St. Ann's Catholic Church in Midland, Texas. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, May 8 at 11:00 AM at St. Ann's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Bob's name to The Way Retreat Center (Midland) and the Youth Activities Building (St. Ann's Church).

Copied from the Nalley-Pickle & Welch website, also published in The Sabine County Reporter, May 8, 2019, page 8