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Robin Clapper: Dec. 4, 1961-March 13, 2026

He saw a lot of amazing things, especially the Egyptian pyramids, which he said were just a bunch of rocks.   

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March 18, 2026

Robin Dean Clapper, 64, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026, in a San Antonio hospital. 

He was born December 04, 1961, in Saint Frances, Kansas, to Stanley Dwayne Clapper Sr., and Barbara Browning McComas.

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He was a graduate of Tivy High School and San Jacinto State College in Houston.

Retired after 37 years as a barge engineer for the Rowan Co. He traveled to many countries during his time in the oilfield, working on jack-up oil rigs. He saw a lot of amazing things, especially the Egyptian pyramids, which he said were just a bunch of rocks.   

Robin was an avid hunter and fisherman and took pride in raising his fallow deer.

He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Clapper; his children, Ryan Clapper Rodgers and his husband Clay Rodgers, Robyn Rios and husband Jacob, and Joseph Chappins; his mother, Barbara McComas; his brother, Stanley Clapper and wife, Cindy; his sister, Jennie Connell and his husband Larry; his grandchildren;  Alijah and Iann Chappins and Ronin Martinez. Robins is survived by many nieces and nephews who loved him dearly and will miss him.

The family wishes to thank all Doctors and Nurses for their care for Robin. 

In lieu of flowers, the family ask for donations may be made to the Leukemia Foundation.  

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