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Clinton Leon “Leon” Joplin

November 5, 1939 - April 28, 2022
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Biggers Funeral Home
6100 Azle Ave.
Lake Worth, Texas 76135
817-237-3341 |
Monday 5/2, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Ryan Cemetery
Jefferson County
Ryan, Oklahoma
Tuesday 5/3, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Ryan Cemetery
Jefferson County
Ryan, Oklahoma

Clinton Leon Joplin, 82, passed away April 28, 2022

 

Graveside Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Ryan Cemetery, Ryan, Oklahoma.

 

Visitation: 6 to 8 pm. Monday, May 2, 2022 at Biggers Funeral Home.

 

Mr. Joplin was born November 5, 1939 in Brownfield, Terry County, Texas.  Leon, as most people knew him was a life-long musician, motorcyclist, bluegrass radio announcer, and a 23-year machinist for Bell Helicopter.  He was a dedicated husband and father.  He had committed 50+ years to preaching and leading singing in his church where he was an Elder.  Through the years, he had taught music to many, and had been a musician for many bands, including, Honey Creek Highway (a family band), The Country Kings, Lonesome Prairie Bluegrass, New Bluegrass Combination, Quality Time Bluegrass, Paluxy Pickers, Top Shelf Bluegrass, and several more.

 

He was preceded in death by his prior wife of 58 years, Barbara Joplin.

 

Survivors: His wife, Lois Joplin; her four children and their families; daughters, Peggy Hice and husband, Ron, Patty White and husband, Mark, Kimmie Kipp and husband, Donny; son, Clinton Joplin Jr. and wife, Carol; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

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Visitation
Biggers Funeral Home
6100 Azle Ave.
Lake Worth, Texas 76135
817-237-3341 | Map
Monday 5/2, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Service
Ryan Cemetery
Jefferson County
Ryan, Oklahoma
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Tuesday 5/3, 2:00 pm
Cemetery
Ryan Cemetery
Jefferson County
Ryan, Oklahoma
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Clinton Leon Joplin, 82, passed away April 28, 2022   Graveside Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Ryan Cemetery, Ryan, Oklahoma.   Visitation: 6 to 8 pm. Monday, May 2, 2022 at Biggers Funeral Home.   Mr. Joplin was born November 5, 1939 in Brownfield, Terry County, Texas.  Leon, as most people knewContinue Reading

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Tracy Rosenau left a message on May 5, 2022:
RIP Leon. Thank you for always being kind to me.
Joan Lay left a message on May 2, 2022:
We loved Leon's corny jokes and agree he was the best dobro player we've been privileged to hear. Loved when he would come to Pearl to jam with all the talented players there. He will be missed.
Darrell Morris left a message on May 2, 2022:
Leon, A friend to everyone, a respectful and gentle man, a wonderful musician, most of all because he had the Holy Spirit to guide him through this life. Yes! Leon is now experiencing The Joy of Heaven ! See ya later Brother.
Ken & Sherry Slate left a message on May 2, 2022:
Leon Joplin. So many of us know that where there was music, there was always Leon Joplin. A kind and encouraging man. He will surely be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family for it is a great loss. He would always request that Heritage Harmony sing “The Joy of Heaven” for him. We always did and we know now he is experiencing that JOY firsthand.
Mona Parker left a message on April 30, 2022:
I'm so sorry to hear of Leon's passing. Prayers for peace and comfort in your time of sorrow.
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Evlyn Ann Gollehon (Holley) left a message on April 30, 2022:
We are all thinking of you and your families. Our prayers are with you.
Biggers Funeral Home left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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