C.L. Nipper, 68 of Watson, OK passed away on March 17, 2013 at his residence in Watson. He was born August 1, 1944 in Watson, OK, the son of Hardy Lee and Clara Ellen (Rhodes) Nipper.

C.L. loved his family and spending special times with them. He was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Watson. He enjoyed playing his guitar and fishing.

C.L. is survived by his wife of 50 years, Belva Ann (Higgins) Nipper of the home; two sons of the home, Douglas Higgins Nipper and Lesley David Nipper; one daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Tim Bowlin of Locksburg, AR; two brothers, Billy Joe Nipper of Watson, OK and Steve Glover and wife, Nelda of Locksburg, AR; four sisters, Orene Jones of Dequeen, AR, Corene Page and husband, Earl of Smithville, OK, Janell Cline of Smithville, OK and Norma Harvey of Durant, OK; six grandchildren, Mia, Amanda, Kyle, Cody, Cory and Chris; three great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Hardy Lee Nipper and Clara Ellen (Rhodes) Nipper; four brothers, Tommy, Bobby, Junior and Hoyt Nipper; one sister, Ruby Anderson; infant brother, Leroy Nipper and infant sister, Janet Nipper.

Todd Webb, Zane Webb, Kane Webb, Ronnie Johnson, Cody Bowlin and Lucky Matthews will serve as Pallbearers.

Graveside services will be Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 2:00 pm at Watson Cemetery, Watson, OK. Tim Bowlin will officiate.

He was laid to rest in the Watson Cemetery, Watson, Oklahoma