Clifford Rudolph Hepper

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Celebrating the life of
Clifford Rudolph HepperOctober 10, 1922 - November 02, 2010

Savannah – Clifford Rudolph Hepper passed away on November 2, 2010.

Clif was born October 20, 1922 in Guttenberg, New Jersey to Rudolph and Nellie Hepper. He graduated from New Jersey State Teachers College in education and then enlisted in the army during W.W.II and served in Central Europe and Northern France. During his service he was in the A.S.T.P. Civil Engineering Program at Penn State University. After service he returned to Penn State where he earned a degree in Civil Engineering. While at Penn State he met his wife, Jean Lois Kincaid, and they were married on July 5, 1947. He was a member of Chi Epsilon engineering honor society.

His business career started with Texaco in Philadelphia. Later he moved to Atlantic Richfield. While at ARCO he progressed through numerous positions in Pittsburgh, Chicago, and Los Angeles. His final position at ARCO was as President of ARCO Polymers and a Corporate Vice President in Philadelphia. He retired in 1985 and Clif and his wife, Jean, moved to Skidaway Island. He and Jean became active members of the Landings – playing golf, tennis and bridge. Clif was on the first Board of the Landings Club.

Throughout his life Clif was active in the lives of his family. He was a leader of Little League, Boy Scouts, Indian Guides and numerous other activities in which his three sons were involved. Later in life he was always delighted to travel to watch his grandchildren in their many activities. Every year

Clif was always sure to take numerous family members to Penn State to watch his Nittany Lions play football. He worked hard to keep the family close and his loving example will be cherished.

Clif had been active in all the churches he has attended in his many moves. He was particularly interested in teaching high school and senior bible classes. He was an elder of the Presbyterian Church and was most recently a member of S.I.U.M.C.

Clif is survived by his wife of 63 years, Jean Kincaid Hepper; three sons Douglas Clifford Hepper of Minneapolis, Clifford David Hepper of Nashville, Jeffrey Kincaid Hepper of Houston, three daughters-in-law, seven grandchildren, two granddaughters-in-law, one great granddaughter and myriad friends here in Savannah and all along the path of his life.

A memorial service will be held at the Skidaway Island United Methodist Church at 11am on Saturday November 6. A reception will be held at the church immediately after the service.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to either the American Cancer Society with dedication to lung cancer research, the Bethesda Home for Boys, or the Skidaway Island United Methodist Church.

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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel

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He was a good friend and will be greatly missed. Our condolences to his family.

- Edward & Claudia Masa, Savannah, GA

At this time of bereavement in your family, my family extends sympathy and condolences to you for the loss and death of Clifford and wish you all God's blessings. May his soul and those of the faithful departed rest in Peace.

- Mr. & Mrs. Samuel A. Abdullai, Shoreview, MN

Our sincere condolences are extended to Jean and family. We knew Cliff as a good friend who shared his wisdom,ambition,and efforts with many. He will be missed by all those whose lifes he touched and many more. God Bless his Soul.

- George & Pamela Korb, Savannah, GA

So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. God Bless

- Dana Lindstrom, Houston, TX

I was very sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones.

- Dale Andrus, Houston, TX

Our Deepest Sympathy

- Richard and Elizabeth Johnson, Savannah, GA

Our sorrow and sadness are boundless as was our love for this man. He was an inspiration to our spirit, our intelligence, and our hearts. We will miss his laughter and candor. We will pray for Clif to feel the peace of our Lords grace, and the entire family to rejoice in his life and memories.

- The Doug White Family, Medford Lakes, NJ

Dear Doug & Family, We send all of you our Love, and Deepest Sympathies. The tribute to your father was wonderful. Thank you for sharing his great qualities with all of us. Sincerely, Frank & Ann Campis

- Frank & Ann Campis, Torrance, CA

Cliff was a wonderful man. A gentle,kind and considerate gentleman. We'll miss him. May he be at peace. Alice & Howard Welt

- Howard & Alice Welt, Savannah, GA