Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthMay 17, 1925, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [1564]
DeathOct 11, 2016, Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee [1564]
BurialOak Hill Memorial Park (Kingsport City, Oak Hill), 800 Truxton Drive, Kingsport, Sullivan County, Tennessee [1564], [1565]
EducationElom College, And NC State [1410]
FatherJohn William CLAPP Sr. (1898-1980)
MotherMargaret Ethel JORDAN (1902-1974)
Spouses
Obituary Online notes for “Bill” John William CLAPP Jr.
Obituary
John William (Bill) Clapp, Jr., 91, Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 11, 2016.
He was a native of Greensboro, NC, born on May 17, 1925. Mr. Clapp graduated from Elon College where he met his wife, Patsy. He also graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in chemical engineering. He retired from Tennessee Eastman Company after 38 years of service. Mr. Clapp was a devoted member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church where he volunteered frequently. He was active in the Kiwanis Club and many other community services.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Patsy Ruth Wrenn Clapp, brother, George Clapp, sister, Margaret Conrad, son-in-law, Ron Rice, and daughter-in-law, Rosanne Clapp.
Surviving are his daughters, Pamela Rice and Susan Ramsay, sons, John Clapp and Belvin Clapp, grandchildren, Rev. Bradley Rice, Captain William Tyler Rice, and Owen Clapp, and great-granddaughter, Caroline Rice.
The family will receive friends Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. till 1:00 p.m. at First Broad Street United Methodist Church.
The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the church with Rev. Joe Green officiating.
Burial will follow the service at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Broad Street United Methodist Church, 100 East Church Circle, Kingsport, TN 37660 [1569]
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John William (Bill) Clapp Jr
May 17, 1925 — Oct 11, 2016
John William (Bill) Clapp, Jr., 91, Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 11, 2016.
He was a native of Greensboro, NC, born on May 17, 1925. Mr. Clapp graduated from Elon College where he met his wife, Patsy. He also graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in chemical engineering. He retired from Tennessee Eastman Company after 38 years of service. Mr. Clapp was a devoted member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church where he volunteered frequently. He was active in the Kiwanis Club and many other community services.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Patsy Ruth Wrenn Clapp, brother, George Clapp, sister, Margaret Conrad, son-in-law, Ron Rice, and daughter-in-law, Rosanne Clapp.
Surviving are his daughters, Pamela Rice and Susan Ramsay, sons, John Clapp and Belvin Clapp, grandchildren, Rev. Bradley Rice, Captain William Tyler Rice, and Owen Clapp, and great-granddaughter, Caroline Rice.
The family will receive friends Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. till 1:00 p.m. at First Broad Street United Methodist Church.
The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the church with Rev. Joe Green officiating.
Burial will follow the service at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Broad Street United Methodist Church, 100 East Church Circle, Kingsport, TN 37660
Cemetery Details
Oak Hill Memorial Park
800 Truxton Drive
Kingsport, TN, 37660
Visitation
OCT 20. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
First Broad Street United Methodist Church
100 East Church Circle
Kingsport, TN, US, 37660
Funeral Service
OCT 20. 1:00 PM
First Broad Street United Methodist Church
100 East Church Circle
Kingsport, TN, US, 37660
Graveside Service
OCT 20
Oak Hill Memorial Park
800 Truxton Drive
Kingsport, TN, US, 37660
https://www.hamlettdobson.com/obituaries/john-william-bill-clapp-jr
John William (Bill) Clapp, Jr., 91, Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 11, 2016.
He was a native of Greensboro, NC, born on May 17, 1925. Mr. Clapp graduated from Elon College where he met his wife, Patsy. He also graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in chemical engineering. He retired from Tennessee Eastman Company after 38 years of service. Mr. Clapp was a devoted member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church where he volunteered frequently. He was active in the Kiwanis Club and many other community services.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Patsy Ruth Wrenn Clapp, brother, George Clapp, sister, Margaret Conrad, son-in-law, Ron Rice, and daughter-in-law, Rosanne Clapp.
Surviving are his daughters, Pamela Rice and Susan Ramsay, sons, John Clapp and Belvin Clapp, grandchildren, Rev. Bradley Rice, Captain William Tyler Rice, and Owen Clapp, and great-granddaughter, Caroline Rice.
The family will receive friends Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. till 1:00 p.m. at First Broad Street United Methodist Church.
The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the church with Rev. Joe Green officiating.
Burial will follow the service at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Broad Street United Methodist Church, 100 East Church Circle, Kingsport, TN 37660 [1569]
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John William (Bill) Clapp Jr
May 17, 1925 — Oct 11, 2016
John William (Bill) Clapp, Jr., 91, Kingsport, TN went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 11, 2016.
He was a native of Greensboro, NC, born on May 17, 1925. Mr. Clapp graduated from Elon College where he met his wife, Patsy. He also graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in chemical engineering. He retired from Tennessee Eastman Company after 38 years of service. Mr. Clapp was a devoted member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church where he volunteered frequently. He was active in the Kiwanis Club and many other community services.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Patsy Ruth Wrenn Clapp, brother, George Clapp, sister, Margaret Conrad, son-in-law, Ron Rice, and daughter-in-law, Rosanne Clapp.
Surviving are his daughters, Pamela Rice and Susan Ramsay, sons, John Clapp and Belvin Clapp, grandchildren, Rev. Bradley Rice, Captain William Tyler Rice, and Owen Clapp, and great-granddaughter, Caroline Rice.
The family will receive friends Thursday, October 20, 2016 from 12:00 p.m. till 1:00 p.m. at First Broad Street United Methodist Church.
The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the church with Rev. Joe Green officiating.
Burial will follow the service at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Broad Street United Methodist Church, 100 East Church Circle, Kingsport, TN 37660
Cemetery Details
Oak Hill Memorial Park
800 Truxton Drive
Kingsport, TN, 37660
Visitation
OCT 20. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
First Broad Street United Methodist Church
100 East Church Circle
Kingsport, TN, US, 37660
Funeral Service
OCT 20. 1:00 PM
First Broad Street United Methodist Church
100 East Church Circle
Kingsport, TN, US, 37660
Graveside Service
OCT 20
Oak Hill Memorial Park
800 Truxton Drive
Kingsport, TN, US, 37660
https://www.hamlettdobson.com/obituaries/john-william-bill-clapp-jr
Obituary Online notes for Patsy Ruth (Spouse 1)
Patsy Wrenn Clapp
Aug 9, 1926 — Sep 25, 2015
Patsy Wrenn Clapp, 89, Kingsport, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015. A native of Charlotte, NC, she had resided in Kingsport since 1948.
Patsy was a graduate of Elon College and Watts Hospital School of Technology, and worked at Holston Valley Community Hospital.
She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher, sang with The Sounds Of Joy Choir, and a member of the Greer Memorial Sunday School Class.
Patsy was a volunteer with the Girl Scouts of America, Meals on Wheels, and Friends In Need Clinic.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Owen Z. and Timesia Belvin Wrenn; brother, Owen Z. Wrenn, Jr.; two sisters, Harriet W. Jones and Timesia W. Paul; son-in-law, Dr. Ron N. Rice; and daughter-in-law, Rosanne Clapp.
Patsy is survived by her husband of 67 years, John William "Bill" Clapp, Jr.; two daughters, Pamela C. Rice of Nashville, TN, and Susan C. Ramsay of Franklin, TN; two sons, John O. Clapp of Raleigh, NC, and Belvin W. Clapp of Macon, GA; grandchildren, Rev. Bradley N. Rice, Captain William Tyler Rice, and Owen Clapp; great-granddaughter, Caroline; and several very special nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at First Broad Street United Methodist Church, with services to follow with Rev. Joe Green and Rev. Jack Weikel officiating.
Graveside services will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Greer Memorial Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Broad Street United Methodist Church, 100 E Church Circle, Kingsport, TN 37660.
Cemetery Details
Oak Hill Memorial Park
800 Truxton Drive
Kingsport, TN, 37660
Visitation
SEP 29. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
First Broad Street United Methodist Church
100 East Church Circle
Kingsport, TN, US, 37660
Graveside Service
SEP 29
Oak Hill Memorial Park
800 Truxton Drive
Kingsport, TN, US, 37660
https://www.hamlettdobson.com/obituaries/patsy-clapp [1566]
Aug 9, 1926 — Sep 25, 2015
Patsy Wrenn Clapp, 89, Kingsport, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2015. A native of Charlotte, NC, she had resided in Kingsport since 1948.
Patsy was a graduate of Elon College and Watts Hospital School of Technology, and worked at Holston Valley Community Hospital.
She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher, sang with The Sounds Of Joy Choir, and a member of the Greer Memorial Sunday School Class.
Patsy was a volunteer with the Girl Scouts of America, Meals on Wheels, and Friends In Need Clinic.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Owen Z. and Timesia Belvin Wrenn; brother, Owen Z. Wrenn, Jr.; two sisters, Harriet W. Jones and Timesia W. Paul; son-in-law, Dr. Ron N. Rice; and daughter-in-law, Rosanne Clapp.
Patsy is survived by her husband of 67 years, John William "Bill" Clapp, Jr.; two daughters, Pamela C. Rice of Nashville, TN, and Susan C. Ramsay of Franklin, TN; two sons, John O. Clapp of Raleigh, NC, and Belvin W. Clapp of Macon, GA; grandchildren, Rev. Bradley N. Rice, Captain William Tyler Rice, and Owen Clapp; great-granddaughter, Caroline; and several very special nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at First Broad Street United Methodist Church, with services to follow with Rev. Joe Green and Rev. Jack Weikel officiating.
Graveside services will follow at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Greer Memorial Sunday School Class will serve as honorary pallbearers.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First Broad Street United Methodist Church, 100 E Church Circle, Kingsport, TN 37660.
Cemetery Details
Oak Hill Memorial Park
800 Truxton Drive
Kingsport, TN, 37660
Visitation
SEP 29. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
First Broad Street United Methodist Church
100 East Church Circle
Kingsport, TN, US, 37660
Graveside Service
SEP 29
Oak Hill Memorial Park
800 Truxton Drive
Kingsport, TN, US, 37660
https://www.hamlettdobson.com/obituaries/patsy-clapp [1566]