Clarence Eugene Taliaferro
December 26, 1947 — May 18, 2017
Clarence Taliaferro
Clarence Taliaferro, 69, of Severy, KS and part-time resident of Clinton, Iowa passed away early morning on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at his home in Severy, Kansas.
He was born on Dec. 26, 1947 in Eureka, KS to Louis “Frank” and Wilma (McMurray) Taliaferro. He graduated from Severy High School with the Class of 1965. He married N. Jean Wooderson on March 7, 1966 in Parsons, KS. He retired from Archer Daniels Midland Co in February 2010. Clarence was part-owner of General Contractors, Inc. with his son Bradley Taliaferro from Delmar, Iowa.
Clarence enjoyed sports and teasing his grandchildren. He was always there to help and support his family and complete projects at their homes. Clarence spent most of his days traveling and spending time with family, he was an avid gardener, and kept busy with projects around the yard and house. Clarence was a member of Severy Baptist Church.
Clarence is survived by his wife, N. Jean Taliaferro of 51 years; four children, Bradley Taliaferro and wife, Theresa of Delmar, IA; Nancy L. Taliaferro of Grover, NC; Tonya Conger and husband, Jeff of Withee, WI; and James E. Taliaferro of Clinton, IA; nine grandchildren, Whitney, Thai, Tylar, Trista, Tyler, Lexi, Jade, Jacey, and Abby; and sister, Helen Taliaferro of Augusta, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Wilma Taliaferro.
A celebration of life service will be held at Severy Baptist Church, 201 S. Greenwood Ave., Severy, KS at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery in Severy, KS. Visitation hours are set from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Monday, May 22, at the Severy Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the Severy Baptist Church. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 595, Eureka, KS 67045 which is overseeing arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family online, at koupfunerals.com.
Clarence Taliaferro, 69, of Severy, KS and part-time resident of Clinton, Iowa passed away early morning on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at his home in Severy, Kansas.
He was born on Dec. 26, 1947 in Eureka, KS to Louis “Frank” and Wilma (McMurray) Taliaferro. He graduated from Severy High School with the Class of 1965. He married N. Jean Wooderson on March 7, 1966 in Parsons, KS. He retired from Archer Daniels Midland Co in February 2010. Clarence was part-owner of General Contractors, Inc. with his son Bradley Taliaferro from Delmar, Iowa.
Clarence enjoyed sports and teasing his grandchildren. He was always there to help and support his family and complete projects at their homes. Clarence spent most of his days traveling and spending time with family, he was an avid gardener, and kept busy with projects around the yard and house. Clarence was a member of Severy Baptist Church.
Clarence is survived by his wife, N. Jean Taliaferro of 51 years; four children, Bradley Taliaferro and wife, Theresa of Delmar, IA; Nancy L. Taliaferro of Grover, NC; Tonya Conger and husband, Jeff of Withee, WI; and James E. Taliaferro of Clinton, IA; nine grandchildren, Whitney, Thai, Tylar, Trista, Tyler, Lexi, Jade, Jacey, and Abby; and sister, Helen Taliaferro of Augusta, Wisconsin. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Wilma Taliaferro.
A celebration of life service will be held at Severy Baptist Church, 201 S. Greenwood Ave., Severy, KS at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 23, 2017. Interment will follow at South Lawn Cemetery in Severy, KS. Visitation hours are set from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Monday, May 22, at the Severy Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that memorials be made to the Severy Baptist Church. Contributions may be sent in care of Koup Family Funeral Home, P.O. Box 595, Eureka, KS 67045 which is overseeing arrangements. Condolences may be left for the family online, at koupfunerals.com.
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