Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
DeathMay 29, 2012, Guilford County, North Carolina [1464]
BurialBrick Reformed UCC “Old Brick Church”, 3699 Brick Church Rd, Guilford County, North Carolina [1464]
OccupationOwner Operator Of Clapp Fertilizer [36]
FatherGrady William CLAPP (1894-1986)
MotherAnnie Geneva WAGONER (1907-1997)
Spouses
BurialBrick Reformed UCC “Old Brick Church”, 3699 Brick Church Rd, Guilford County, North Carolina [1471]
FatherCharlie Cecil REECE (1909-1977)
MotherNellie Emma BAKER (1915-1934)
Obituary Online notes for Bruce CLAPP
6/1/2012
Bruce Clapp
WHITSETT — Mr. Bruce Clapp, 81, of Whitsett, died at Moses Cone Hospital on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 10 p.m. following a brief illness.
A native of Guilford County, he was the husband of the late Betty Jean Reece Clapp and the son of Grady William Clapp and Annie GenevaWagoner Clapp, both deceased. He was a farmer and owner of Clapp Fertilizer and Trucking Inc. He was a member of Brick Reformed United Church of Christ where he headed the restoration of the Old Brick Church. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Clapp Family Association.
Survivors include two sons, Bruce Elvin Clapp and wife Kay of Scottsdale, Ariz. and Wendell Glenn Clapp of Whitsett; a grandson, Brian Clapp and wife Juliana Pearson of Alexandria, Va.; and four sisters, Elsie Bonds and husband the Rev. Bobby Bonds, Billie Fairman and husband David, Joan Clapp, and June Reece and husband Wayne.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Gilliam and Christine Fairman.
A memorial service will be conducted at Brick Reformed United Church of Christ on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Kristin Gerner Vaughn and the Rev. Bobby Bonds. A private graveside service will be held in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friendsattheOldBrickChurch on Friday, June 1, 2012 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. At other times they will be at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brick Church Memorial Association, P.O. Box 27, Whitsett, NC 27377.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com [1464]
Bruce Clapp
WHITSETT — Mr. Bruce Clapp, 81, of Whitsett, died at Moses Cone Hospital on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at 10 p.m. following a brief illness.
A native of Guilford County, he was the husband of the late Betty Jean Reece Clapp and the son of Grady William Clapp and Annie GenevaWagoner Clapp, both deceased. He was a farmer and owner of Clapp Fertilizer and Trucking Inc. He was a member of Brick Reformed United Church of Christ where he headed the restoration of the Old Brick Church. He was also a member of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Clapp Family Association.
Survivors include two sons, Bruce Elvin Clapp and wife Kay of Scottsdale, Ariz. and Wendell Glenn Clapp of Whitsett; a grandson, Brian Clapp and wife Juliana Pearson of Alexandria, Va.; and four sisters, Elsie Bonds and husband the Rev. Bobby Bonds, Billie Fairman and husband David, Joan Clapp, and June Reece and husband Wayne.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Doris Gilliam and Christine Fairman.
A memorial service will be conducted at Brick Reformed United Church of Christ on Sunday, June 3, 2012 at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Kristin Gerner Vaughn and the Rev. Bobby Bonds. A private graveside service will be held in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friendsattheOldBrickChurch on Friday, June 1, 2012 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. At other times they will be at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brick Church Memorial Association, P.O. Box 27, Whitsett, NC 27377.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com [1464]
Obituary Online notes for Betty Jean (Spouse 1)
11/20/2008
Betty Reece Clapp
WHITSETT — Mrs. Betty Reece Clapp, 75, of 1585 N.C. 61, Whitsett, died at the Hospice Home in Burlington on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 2:35 a.m. following one month of declining illness.
A native of Guilford County, she was the wife of Bruce Clapp, who survives, and the daughter of Charlie Cecil Reece and Nellie Baker Reece, both deceased. She retired as Secretary/ Treasurer of Clapp Fertilizer and Trucking Company. She worked 30 years for the Clapp Family Association. She was a member of Brick Reformed Church.
In addition to her husband of the home, survivors include two sons, Bruce Elvin Clapp and wife, Kay, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Wendell Glenn Clapp of Whitsett; a grandson, Brian Clapp of Washington, D.C.; a sister, Faye Bolton and husband, Dennis, of New Bedford, Mass.; and a brother, Wayne C. Reece and wife, June, of Whitsett.
A memorial service will be conducted at Brick Reformed Church on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 3 p.m. by the Rev. Kristin Vaughn and the Rev. Bobby Bonds.
The family will receive friends at the Brick Reformed Church Fellowship Hall following the service on Sunday, and at other times they will be at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brick Reformed Church Memorial Association, P.O. Box 27, Whitsett, N.C. 27377.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com [1471]
Betty Reece Clapp
WHITSETT — Mrs. Betty Reece Clapp, 75, of 1585 N.C. 61, Whitsett, died at the Hospice Home in Burlington on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at 2:35 a.m. following one month of declining illness.
A native of Guilford County, she was the wife of Bruce Clapp, who survives, and the daughter of Charlie Cecil Reece and Nellie Baker Reece, both deceased. She retired as Secretary/ Treasurer of Clapp Fertilizer and Trucking Company. She worked 30 years for the Clapp Family Association. She was a member of Brick Reformed Church.
In addition to her husband of the home, survivors include two sons, Bruce Elvin Clapp and wife, Kay, of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Wendell Glenn Clapp of Whitsett; a grandson, Brian Clapp of Washington, D.C.; a sister, Faye Bolton and husband, Dennis, of New Bedford, Mass.; and a brother, Wayne C. Reece and wife, June, of Whitsett.
A memorial service will be conducted at Brick Reformed Church on Sunday, November 23, 2008 at 3 p.m. by the Rev. Kristin Vaughn and the Rev. Bobby Bonds.
The family will receive friends at the Brick Reformed Church Fellowship Hall following the service on Sunday, and at other times they will be at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brick Reformed Church Memorial Association, P.O. Box 27, Whitsett, N.C. 27377.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Burlington is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences may be offered at www.richandthompson.com [1471]