Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameGeorge Jordan CLAPP Sr. 
24,57, page 92,3, George Jordan Clapp Sr.,470, George Jordan Clapp,670, Wagoner Family group report by “DJ1234@knology.net” to Daniel E Somers Dec 5, 1999
24,57, page 92,3, George Jordan Clapp Sr.,470, George Jordan Clapp,670, Wagoner Family group report by “DJ1234@knology.net” to Daniel E Somers Dec 5, 1999BirthJan 16, 1928, Alamance County, North Carolina3, George Jordan Clapp Sr.,470, George Jordan Clapp,470, George Jordan Clapp
DeathJul 31, 20153, George Jordan Clapp Sr.,470, George Jordan Clapp
BurialSaint Marks Church Cemetery, 1230 St. Mark’s Church Road, Elon, North Carolina470, George Jordan Clapp
FlagsUS Navy
FatherJohn William CLAPP Sr. (1898-1980)
MotherMargaret Ethel JORDAN (1902-1974)
Obituary Online notes for George Jordan CLAPP Sr.
8/4/2015
George Jordan Clapp Sr.
BURLINGTON — George Jordan Clapp Sr., 87, passed peacefully on Friday, the thirty - first of July 2015.
He was honored to have served in the United States Navy, and was a life - time member of St. Mark’s Church. George loved the outdoors, playing tennis and camping. He fulfilled his talent and passion for woodworking by crafting fine furniture and grandfather clocks and by whittling Ozark characters.
The second generation owner of Southern Engraving Company of Greensboro, he retired in 1992 after 47 years of manufacturing genuine engraved stationery.
George is survived by his beloved wife of more than 66 years, Frances Lindley Clapp. Other survivors are daughter, Linda Clapp Tripp and husband Jim of High Point; son, George “Jordan” Clapp Jr. and wife Carole of Greensboro; and daughter, Liz Clapp Garrison and husband Nate of Burlington; seven grandchildren, Jack Gleason, Josh Gleason, Heather Clapp O’Dell, Brie Clapp Smith, Matt Judy, Hannah Judy and Jessica Judy; two greatgrandchildren, John and Taylor Gleason. He is also survived by his brother, Bill Clapp, of Kingsport, Tenn.
George was the son of John W. and Ethel Jordan Clapp, and was preceded in death by his sister, Dr. Margaret “Peg” Clapp Conrad; as well as his grandson,
Jeremy Patrick Gleason. His family will welcome friends
in the Atrium at St. Mark’s Church, 1230 St. Mark’s Church Road, Burlington, on Saturday, the eighth of August from 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. The service celebrating his life will follow in the original sanctuary at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Ben Bishop officiating.
In lieu of flowers, we request donations be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance - Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
George’s family would like to give their heartfelt thanks to Hospice and the members of St. Mark’s Church for all of the love and care extended to them.
Condolences and full obituary may be viewed at www.richandthompson.com 3, George Jordan Clapp Sr.
George Jordan Clapp Sr.
BURLINGTON — George Jordan Clapp Sr., 87, passed peacefully on Friday, the thirty - first of July 2015.
He was honored to have served in the United States Navy, and was a life - time member of St. Mark’s Church. George loved the outdoors, playing tennis and camping. He fulfilled his talent and passion for woodworking by crafting fine furniture and grandfather clocks and by whittling Ozark characters.
The second generation owner of Southern Engraving Company of Greensboro, he retired in 1992 after 47 years of manufacturing genuine engraved stationery.
George is survived by his beloved wife of more than 66 years, Frances Lindley Clapp. Other survivors are daughter, Linda Clapp Tripp and husband Jim of High Point; son, George “Jordan” Clapp Jr. and wife Carole of Greensboro; and daughter, Liz Clapp Garrison and husband Nate of Burlington; seven grandchildren, Jack Gleason, Josh Gleason, Heather Clapp O’Dell, Brie Clapp Smith, Matt Judy, Hannah Judy and Jessica Judy; two greatgrandchildren, John and Taylor Gleason. He is also survived by his brother, Bill Clapp, of Kingsport, Tenn.
George was the son of John W. and Ethel Jordan Clapp, and was preceded in death by his sister, Dr. Margaret “Peg” Clapp Conrad; as well as his grandson,
Jeremy Patrick Gleason. His family will welcome friends
in the Atrium at St. Mark’s Church, 1230 St. Mark’s Church Road, Burlington, on Saturday, the eighth of August from 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. The service celebrating his life will follow in the original sanctuary at 4 p.m. with the Rev. Ben Bishop officiating.
In lieu of flowers, we request donations be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance - Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
George’s family would like to give their heartfelt thanks to Hospice and the members of St. Mark’s Church for all of the love and care extended to them.
Condolences and full obituary may be viewed at www.richandthompson.com 3, George Jordan Clapp Sr.