Clarence E. Flippen, 88, of Sheridan, passed away Jan. 12, 2012. He was born on June 21, 1923 to William A. & Lu Criswell Flippen in Sheridan, Texas. He married Leona Drozd on May 1, 1944 in Mission, Texas. He was a veteran of WWII, and member of Grand Royal Arch Chapter of Seguin.

Clarence is survived by: 2 daughters, Mary Ann Boggess & husband Charles of Navasota, and Carol Manken & husband John in Missouri; 4 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren.

Clarence was preceded in death by: his wife Leona; parents; and 2 sisters.

Graveside Service: 1 pm, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2012, at Cheetham Cemetery in Sheridan, Texas. Memorials: Donor's Choice.