Leo Luin Pepper

Leo Luin Pepper, Jr. age 82, of Clarksville went to be with his Lord Saturday, May 4, 2013 at Eaton Community Palliative Care surrounded by his loving family. Leo was born December 3, 1930 in Ada, MI to Leo L. and Ethel M. (Boote) Pepper, Sr. He was a graduate of Saranac High School and later received his associates in Electrical Engineering from Grand Rapids Junior College. On August 6, 1950, Leo married the love of his life, Wanda Piercefield. Leo retired after 30 years from GM as an electrician. Leo enjoyed woodworking, computers, reading and tutoring at the Clarksville Elementary School. Leo was a very active member at the Clarksville Bible Church where he taught Sunday school along with many other ministries. Perhaps his most important ministry being his daily walks in which he prayed for his family and friends. Leo will be dearly missed by his wife Wanda, children Joel (Gail) Pepper of Lake Odessa, MI, Gloria (Barry) Smith of Charlotte, MI, Linda (Steven) Hamlet of Jenison, MI, Dr. Larry (Sally) Pepper of Tanzania, Africa, siblings Joyce (Carroll) Eckman of Clarksville, MI, Terry (Irene) Pepper of Clarksville, MI, along with 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Preceding Leo in death are his parents, Brother Roger Pepper, sister-in-law Barb and nephew Terry Pepper Jr. Visitation for Leo is scheduled at Koops Funeral Chapel, 935 4th Ave, Lake Odessa, MI 48849 on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from 6-8pm. Funeral services will be held at the Clarksville Bible Church, 191 S Main St. Clarksville, MI 48815 on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at 1pm with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment will be private at the Clarksville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Clarksville Bible Church or the International Mission Board, P.O. Box 6767, Richmond, VA 23230-0761 ear-marked for the work of Larry & Sally Pepper in Tanzania, Africa. Visitation May 08, 2013 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM May 09, 2013 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Koops Funeral Chapel 935 Fourth Ave. Lake Odessa, MI (616) 374-8221 Funeral Service May 09, 2013 1:00 PM Clarksville Bible Church 191 S. Main Street Clarksville, MI Interment Clarksville Cemetery Clarksville, MI