Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameJames Ervin CLAPP Sr. 
[4420], [1556], [4421], [16050], [16051], [16052], [16053], [16054], [16055], [16056]
[4420], [1556], [4421], [16050], [16051], [16052], [16053], [16054], [16055], [16056]DeathNov 15, 2002, Guilford County, North Carolina [4420]
OccupationR. W. McCollumn Co. Inc. 31 Years, Owner And Operator Of Clapp Racing. [4420]
FatherFloyd Dowie CLAPP Sr. (1895-1972)
MotherFlossie Myrtle SMITH (1908-1968)
Spouses
2“Butch” Virginia Ruth WOODLIEF [4420], [4421], [16058], [16051], [16052], [16053], [16054], [16055]
[4420], [4421], [16058], [16051], [16052], [16053], [16054], [16055]FatherRufus Eugene WOODLIEF (1911-1989)
MotherMary Belle BEAVER (1907-1977)
Obituary Online notes for James Ervin CLAPP Sr.
11/17/02
James Ervin Clapp
BROWN SUMMIT — James Ervin Clapp, 61, of 6622 High Rock Rd. died November 15, 2002 at his home after several months of failing health.
A native of Guilford Co., he was the son of the late Floyd D. Clapp, and the late Flossie Smith Clapp.
He was married to Mrs. Virginia Ruth Woodlief “Butch” Clapp of the home, who survives.
Mr. Clapp was employed by R.W. McCollum Co., Inc. in Greensboro for over 31 years and was of the Baptist faith. He was the owner and operator of Clapp Racing, which fielded cars for the Enduro and Street Stock classes. He was a race car driver at Ace Speedway and Carraway Speedway until 2000, when his son, Gary, took over driving duties.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include three daughters, Mrs. Peggy Sue Stamey and her husband, Doug, of Randleman, Mrs. Laurie Clapp Way and her husband, Eddie, and Mrs. Wendy Clapp Underwood and her husband, Tim, both of Brown Summit; four sons, James “Jimmy” Ervin Clapp, Jr. and his wife, Lisa, and Travis Lee Clapp and his wife, Kim, both of Greensboro and Gary Wayne Clapp and James Allen Clapp both of Brown Summit; thirteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Pauline Cook, Mrs. Minnie Lynn, and Mrs. Imogene Harvell all of Brown Summit, and Mrs. Barbara Loman of Gibsonville; and one brother, Houston Eli Clapp of Lynwood, NC.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Floyd D. Clapp, Jr.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday, November 18, 2002 at Gospel Baptist Church by the Rev. Bobby Helms and the Rev. Jess Montegudo.
Interment will follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM this evening at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405. [4420]
James Ervin Clapp
BROWN SUMMIT — James Ervin Clapp, 61, of 6622 High Rock Rd. died November 15, 2002 at his home after several months of failing health.
A native of Guilford Co., he was the son of the late Floyd D. Clapp, and the late Flossie Smith Clapp.
He was married to Mrs. Virginia Ruth Woodlief “Butch” Clapp of the home, who survives.
Mr. Clapp was employed by R.W. McCollum Co., Inc. in Greensboro for over 31 years and was of the Baptist faith. He was the owner and operator of Clapp Racing, which fielded cars for the Enduro and Street Stock classes. He was a race car driver at Ace Speedway and Carraway Speedway until 2000, when his son, Gary, took over driving duties.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include three daughters, Mrs. Peggy Sue Stamey and her husband, Doug, of Randleman, Mrs. Laurie Clapp Way and her husband, Eddie, and Mrs. Wendy Clapp Underwood and her husband, Tim, both of Brown Summit; four sons, James “Jimmy” Ervin Clapp, Jr. and his wife, Lisa, and Travis Lee Clapp and his wife, Kim, both of Greensboro and Gary Wayne Clapp and James Allen Clapp both of Brown Summit; thirteen grandchildren, three great grandchildren; four sisters, Mrs. Pauline Cook, Mrs. Minnie Lynn, and Mrs. Imogene Harvell all of Brown Summit, and Mrs. Barbara Loman of Gibsonville; and one brother, Houston Eli Clapp of Lynwood, NC.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Floyd D. Clapp, Jr.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Monday, November 18, 2002 at Gospel Baptist Church by the Rev. Bobby Helms and the Rev. Jess Montegudo.
Interment will follow at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM this evening at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory and other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, NC 27405. [4420]
Obituary Online notes for Virginia Ruth (Spouse 2)
6/24/2020
Virginia Ruth Woodlief Clapp
Virginia Ruth Woodlief Clapp, age 75, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at George Brothers Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park. [16060]
Mrs. Virginia “Butch/Butchie” Ruth Woodlief Clapp, age 75, passed away Tuesday June 23, 2020 at her residence.
A funeral service will be 12 noon on Thursday at George Brothers Funeral Service. Burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park along side her husband James Ervin Clapp. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service times.
Mrs. Clapp was born in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Rufus Eugene and Mary Beaver Woodlief. She was a member of Altamahaw Baptist Church, and retired from Twin Lakes Retirement Community as a housekeeper.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Louise Stevens, Jean Lucille Gillis, Myrtle L. Dean, and Rufus E. “Scrappy” Woodlief, III, and great-grandchild Illiana Clapp.
Mrs. Clapp is survived by her children Peggy Stamey (Doug), Laurie Way (Eddie), Wendy Underwood (Tim), James “Jimmy” Ervin Clapp, Jr. (Lisa), Travis Lee Clapp (Kim), Gary Wayne Clapp, and James Allen Clapp; siblings Brenda Noah, Rose Marie Shotwell, William H. Woodlief, James C. Woodlief, Barbara Ann Ingold, Larry Clifford, and Mike Tingen; grandchildren Brandi Roberts, Logan Stamey, Troy Clapp, Kaleigh Navarro, Harlee Clapp, Madison Way, Jamie Underwood, Justin Vail, Matthew Clapp, Heather Perdue, Kyle Clapp, Tanner Clapp, Travis Way, and Tracey Hunt; great-grandchildren Illiana Clapp, Rosalee Navarro, Isabella Navarro, Nathan Clapp, Jacob Clapp, Delilah Harrelson, Trey Hunt, Kayla Hunt, and Luke Way.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be directed to Fire District 28 6619 Hwy. 61 North Gibsonville, NC 27249 or to Altamahaw Baptist Church 3445 Altamahaw Church St. Elon, NC 27244.
George Brothers Funeral Service is assisting the family of Mrs. Clapp. [16059]
Virginia Ruth Woodlief Clapp
Virginia Ruth Woodlief Clapp, age 75, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Funeral service will be held at 12:00 pm on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at George Brothers Funeral Service Chapel. Burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park. [16060]
Mrs. Virginia “Butch/Butchie” Ruth Woodlief Clapp, age 75, passed away Tuesday June 23, 2020 at her residence.
A funeral service will be 12 noon on Thursday at George Brothers Funeral Service. Burial will follow at Alamance Memorial Park along side her husband James Ervin Clapp. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service times.
Mrs. Clapp was born in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Rufus Eugene and Mary Beaver Woodlief. She was a member of Altamahaw Baptist Church, and retired from Twin Lakes Retirement Community as a housekeeper.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her siblings Louise Stevens, Jean Lucille Gillis, Myrtle L. Dean, and Rufus E. “Scrappy” Woodlief, III, and great-grandchild Illiana Clapp.
Mrs. Clapp is survived by her children Peggy Stamey (Doug), Laurie Way (Eddie), Wendy Underwood (Tim), James “Jimmy” Ervin Clapp, Jr. (Lisa), Travis Lee Clapp (Kim), Gary Wayne Clapp, and James Allen Clapp; siblings Brenda Noah, Rose Marie Shotwell, William H. Woodlief, James C. Woodlief, Barbara Ann Ingold, Larry Clifford, and Mike Tingen; grandchildren Brandi Roberts, Logan Stamey, Troy Clapp, Kaleigh Navarro, Harlee Clapp, Madison Way, Jamie Underwood, Justin Vail, Matthew Clapp, Heather Perdue, Kyle Clapp, Tanner Clapp, Travis Way, and Tracey Hunt; great-grandchildren Illiana Clapp, Rosalee Navarro, Isabella Navarro, Nathan Clapp, Jacob Clapp, Delilah Harrelson, Trey Hunt, Kayla Hunt, and Luke Way.
In lieu of flowers, memorial may be directed to Fire District 28 6619 Hwy. 61 North Gibsonville, NC 27249 or to Altamahaw Baptist Church 3445 Altamahaw Church St. Elon, NC 27244.
George Brothers Funeral Service is assisting the family of Mrs. Clapp. [16059]