Freestone County, Texas
Obituaries


Claude Philpott	
 
   The Angelic Hosts came for Mr. Claude Philpott, 80, on Monday, May 20, 2013-
Parkview Regional Hospital, Mexia, surrounded by loving family and devoted friends. 
A viewing was held Friday, May 24, 2013 from 10:00 AM-6:00 PM, at Moore’s Angelic 
Funeral Home at 406 Monroe Street in Teague, Texas with the family present from 
6:00 PM-8:00 PM. The Funeral Services were Saturday, May 25, 2013 at 11:00 AM at 
Salem Missionary Baptist Church, 252 FCR 489  West, Teague, Texas 75860, Rev. E. 
O. Riley, Pastor. Rev. Roosevelt Nickerson officiated and Rev. Wayne Williams 
served as Eulogist. Interment was at Salem Cemetery in Teague.
   Claude accepted Christ into his life at the age of twelve during Revival one 
summer night and united with Salem Missionary Baptist Church. Later in life he 
united with First Baptist Church South Teague where he served as Deacon and 
Bible teacher.
   Claude attended grammar school in the Salem Community. He graduated from 
Booker T. Washington High School with the Class of 1951 in Teague as the 
Salutatorian. After graduation Claude attended Butler College in Tyler, Texas. 
During his tenure in college, he was drafted into the Army where he served in 
the Korean War. He proudly served his country for three years before being 
honorably discharged as a Corporal (E-4).
   Claude married Miss Tessie Josephine Bell on June 23, 1958 and their union 
produced three exceptional children. He was a loving husband and father.
   Claude was a wonderful and dedicated provider for his family. He was employed 
for several years at the Teague Brick Plant and later at the Mexia State School. 
He also worked as a licensed barber. Claude was a farmer at heart and enjoyed 
working on the farm as a cattleman. He also took great pride in providing 
excellent lawn care to the public and raised bountiful gardens. Claude also 
enjoyed fishing.
  Claude was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Tessie; his son, Claude 
Lee Philpott; his brother, Hermit Philpott; his sisters Ida Mae Johnson, Loressa 
Hollie, Alverna Smith, Letha Jackson, and Lurlean Brown.
  Those left behind to celebrate Claude’s life and share in his wonderful 
memories include: Son:  Alan Philpott and wife, Coleen,  San Diego, Ca; Daughter:  
Patricia Lawrence, Teague;   Brother:  Eli Philpott, Los Angeles, Ca; Sisters:  
Claudine Curry, Teague, Ruby Faye Henderson, Ft. Worth; Jo Ann Bell and husband, 
Johnny, Lubbock, Tx; and Vera White, Teague, Tx; Grandsons:  Royce Lawrence, Ft. 
Benning, GA and Ryan Lawrence, College Station, Tx; Granddaughters:  Adrianna 
Hargis, Memphis, Tn. and Alexis Philpott, San Diego, Ca.; Nieces, nephews and 
other relatives and friends.