Clay Deason Boscamp

Clay Deason Boscamp, 63, of Waelder, passed away Friday, Nov. 20, 2015. Clay was born Oct. 30, 1952 to Clinton Lee Boscamp and Eva Marie Deason Boscamp. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Gonzales and the American International Charolais Association. Clay married Julie Lyn Johnson on June 18, 1977 in the First Baptist Church. 

Clay graduated from Gonzales High School with the Class of 1971 in which he had been voted “Mr. Gonzales High School.” After graduation, Clay began college at Texas A&M but soon left to join the National Guard where he served six years.

Clay’s pride and joy was his family. Some of his favorite times were spent at Port Aransas with them building sand creations and relaxing on the beach. He also enjoyed his trips deep sea fishing with the guys. Rides around the ranch with his children were always fun which continued to rides with the grandkids to feed the donkeys.

Clay was a man of a variety of talents. As a pullet raiser for Holly Farms and then Tyson, he attained the distinction of pullet grower of the year. His welding arts ranged from ranch structures such as cattle guards and creative gates to intricately designed and constructed cattle pens. His circular pen design was even viewed by Temple Grandin, a well-known advocate of more humane cattle handling.

The welding business also evolved into constructing metal buildings beginning with implement buildings and barns. However, he soon expanded to more involved structures such as “barndominiums” and homes. He was most proud, however, of his design and completion of his and Julie’s new home at the ranch, a life-long dream.

Clay and partner Dickie White even tried their hand at the restaurant business, opening a doughnut shop and then C-Boe’s, serving from doughnuts to burgers. During this business endeavor, Clay perfected a new talent, making doughnuts.

Clay and his father established Arrowhead Ranch, which in 1975 became the first purebred Charolais Ranch in Gonzales County. Clay enjoyed hours spent researching the Charolais breed and ranches across the country and Canada choosing just the right genetics to attain the best cow herd he possibly could. For the last six years, Clay was proud to present a bull sale at the Gonzales auction. Whether at the ranch or the sale ring, he was always ready and proud to talk about his cattle. At the ranch, visitors were treated to the full tour. Clay was a wealth of information on ranching and pasture management and assisted several customers in beginning their own herds. Bull customers’ satisfaction was a priority for Clay. Free delivery was a given if needed along with whatever else he could do to help.

No matter what the endeavor, Clay was known as a man of integrity, honesty, and genuine caring for others. A good listener, Clay had a way of becoming true friends with his customers, friendships built on trust that endured the test of time.

Clay is survived by his loving wife Julie Lyn Boscamp of Waelder; mother, Eva Boscamp of Waelder; daughter and son-in-law, Caitlyn Jeanine and Ricky Kistler of Gonzales; son and daughter-in-law, Caleb Jason and Heather Boscamp of Gonzales; grandchildren, Caleigh Bryn Boscamp, Coda James Boscamp and Jaxson Kistler. He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Cody Boscamp.

A graveside service was held at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23 in the Thompsonville cemetery with Dr. Chris Irving officiating. Pallbearers include Mike Mikesh, Dickie White, Gary Baker, Jonathan Griffin, Marcus De La Cruz, Phil Roeber, Justin Johnson and Ricky Kistler. An 11 a.m. memorial service was held Monday following the graveside in the First Baptist Church with Dr. Chris Irving officiating.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Gonzales or the Thompsonville Cemetery Association. Services are under the care and direction of Seydler-Hill Funeral Home.