Robert Vance Klemme

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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

Living married Judith Esther Parker Judith (daughter of Thomas Vance Parker and Nannie "Nan" Roberta Williams) was born on 16 Sep 1941 in Nacogdoches County, Texas; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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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]

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A tireless worke in civic affairs and Charter Member of the Hemphill Garden Club. She is a member of the DAR, the Colonial Dames of the XVII Century and the James F. Gomer Chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas. (White and Toole, p 70).

Samuel married Judith Florence Knight. Judith was born on 26 May 1869 in Texas; died on 26 May 1958. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frank KNIGHT (1834-1909) and Charlotte KENDAL KNIGHT (1836-1943) were the parents of Judith Knight. Charlotte lived to the ripe old age of 107 years and remembered the Civil War vividly. (White and Toole, p 70).

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Sim Williams was Sherriff of Sabine County in 1908, and became a member of the 40th and 41st House of Representatives. He and his wife were members of the First Methodist Church.

In his 2002 book, THE MYSTERY OF LADY BOUNTIFUL, Bob Bowman writes that a $5,000 bond was posted for Lillian Knox, accuses of murdering her husband, timber magnate Hiram Knox. The bond was singed by five Hemphill men, including Dr. Tom ARNOLD, a witness for the prosecution. The other four were E. P PADGETT, a lawyer; J.P. (sic) FULLER, who owned a drug store; L.E. PRATT, a merchant; and John W. MINTON, attorney for the Knox family. Another press report listed S.R. Williams as surety. (Bowman, p. 105).

His Texas Death Certificate, viewable online at FamilySearch.org, Texas Deaths, 1890-1976, showed him as the son of W. A. Williams and Susson Bickley. His occupation was listed as Hotel Operator, and he was shown as a Lifelong resident of Sabine County.

(Research):
Census Listings:

1940 Census
Texas, Sabine County, Hemphill, J.P. 1
Enumerated April 11, 1940
SD 42-2 ED 202-1 Sheet 81A
Williams, Simon R Manager M W 66 M No 7 Tx Same House Manager Hotel
Williams, Dora Managar Wife F W 66 M No 7 Tx Same House
Williams, Thelma Manager Dtr F W 34 S No H-4 Tx Same House Manager Retail Dress Shop
Sedberry, Ruth Guest F W 43 M No C-4 Tx Auistin Travis Tx Investigator Social Welfare
Beachamp, Oswald A Guest M W 43 S No H-4 Florida R Sabine Tx Judge County Counrt
Smith, Tillman Guest M W 21 S No H-4 Tx Lufkin Anglina Tx Employee Livestock Sanitary Comm.
Powell, Glenn Guest M W 26 S No H-4 Tx R Angelina Tx Bus Driver Bus Line
Beckham, Marie Waitress F W 24 D No H-4 Tx R Sabine Tx Waitress Hotel
Weatherred, Eliza Cook F W 19 M No 5 Tx R Sabine Tx Cook Hotel

(Medical):See attached sources.

Simeon married Madora "Dora" Esther Watson in 1897. Madora (daughter of Jacob Moore Watson and Nancy Curren Rowan Day) was born on 15 Apr 1873 in Sabine County, Texas; died on 11 Jan 1943 in Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas; was buried in Hemphill City Cemetery, Hemphill, Sabine County, Texas. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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She and her husband operated the Williams Hotel, and she also taught school.

(Medical):See attached sources.

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Married:
They operated the Williams Hotel for many years, the first one built from the court-room of the last frame Court House in Hemphill. It was completely destroyed by a fire during the night of Feb 26, 1918, which also destroyed other business buildings on the side of the Square, including the Hemphill Drug. Dr. D.G. Mann and Pat Murphy (partner of Jim Fuller) escaped the burning hotel from a window upstairs by tying sheets together and climbing down. At that time the hotel was being managed by County Sheriff Bosco Bright and his wife, Nettie, who was a sister of Sim Williams. They were the parents of Sid Bright. (White and Toole, p 68).