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Submitted: 3/1/23 • Approved: 3/3/23 • Last Updated: 3/6/23 • R1473713-G0-S3
SERGEANT FIRST CLASS US Army
Persian Gulf
April 26, 1980 - October 2, 2021
*Obituary
Westside Eagle Observer
Gravette, Arkansas
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Brian Jon Clapper, 41, died on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021.
He was born April 26, 1980, in Gravette, to Donna Sands. He grew up and spent most of his life in Northwest Arkansas, except for the time he spent in the U.S. Army serving his country. He received several commendations for his service, including National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Parachutist Badge, and Parachute Rigger Badge. He loved his daughters and spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed cruising on his motorcycle, working on bikes, cars and trucks, listening to music, carpentry, gardening, and drinking Dr. Pepper. He was a friend of Boozefighters.
He is preceded in death by one brother; Patrick Jon Sands.
He is survived by his mom, Donna Sands; his daughters, Lily Rose and McKenna Jolie Frenchman; four sisters, Micki Kay Greer of Bentonville, Jamie Jo Martin of Centerton, Elizabeth Caldwell of Baxter Springs, Kan., and Tracey Lee Oxford of Joplin, Mo.; his significant other, Stephanie Beeks and her two daughters, Evelyn and Lily Brace.
A visitation was held on Wednesday, Oct. 6, at Epting Funeral Home of Gravette, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Arrangements were by Epting Funeral Home of Gravette. Condolences may be left at www.eptingfuneralhome.webs.com.
Contributed on 3/1/23 by judyfrog
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