Stephen Douglas Clapp Obituary (1964 - 2019)

Stephen Douglas Clapp, 85, of Cabery, IL, passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2019 in Cabery, IL. Cremation rites have been accorded. A private family service will be held. Calvert & Martin Funeral Home in Cullom is handling arrangements for the family. Steve was born July 11, 1934 in Cabery, IL a son of Albert "Jack" C. and Anna (Canham) Clapp. He married Gail Meece on October 14, 1956 at Campus United Methodist Church and were married for over 62 years. She passed on February 17, 2019. He was also preceded in death by his parents; one sister: Carole (Truman "Sam") Sadler; and two sons: John Clapp and Scott Clapp. He is survived by his daughter-in-law: Cindy Clapp of Cabery, IL; his grandchildren: Natalie (Aaron) Cox, Allison (Alex) Benoit, Phillip Clapp, Amanda McWhorter, and Emily Clapp; his great grandchildren: Elliott and Easton Cox and two additional great granddaughters as well as several nieces and nephews. He attended Cabery Grade School and was a graduate of Reddick High School. Steve served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War where he sailed around the world on the Destroyer USS Cotton 669. Steve owned and operated Cabery Farmers Grain for 23 years. He was a village trustee in Cabery for 24 years, sexton of Mt. Hope Cemetery for many years, a Mason for 61 years, and a member of the Cabery United Methodist Church. Steve was an avid fisherman and a very talented woodworker. He was a loving husband, father, papa, great grandpa, uncle and friend who will be remembered and greatly missed. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to the family at calvertmemorial.com. Memorial donations may be made to Mt. Hope Cemetery in rural Cabery, IL.