Billy Conrad Clapham affectionately known as "Billy C" by his friends and co-workers and "Dad" by his loving children, passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born March 23rd, 1946, in Princeton, MO to Verla (Shepard) Harlan and Clifford Ray Clapham.
Billy was a kind-hearted and genuine soul who made a lasting impact on everyone he met. His humor, integrity, and warmth earned him friends who remained friends for lifetime.
He grew up in Spickard, MO before eventually moving to Kansas City after living in St. Louis and Chillicothe, MO for a short time. Billy was a dedicated salesman, spending his career selling steel for ARMCO Steel then GST before eventually retiring from Keystone Steel and Wire. He enjoyed golf, watching Kansas City Chiefs and Royals games with his beloved wife, Sharon, and spending time with his family and friends.
Billy will be remembered for his incredible sense of humor and charismatic personality. He was honest and believed in doing the right thing, even when no one was watching. He had an extraordinary ability to make people feel at ease and welcome. There was no one who met Billy and didn’t immediately like him. He is survived by his children, Troy Clapham, Courtney Clapham, and Garrett Tyler Clapham; his grandson, Blake Clapham; his siblings, Linda Crowder of Savannah, MO and Doug Clapham of Harris, MO; and several great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Clapham, his son, Ryan Joseph Clapham, and his parents, Clifford Ray Clapham and Verla Lea (Shepard) Harlan.
A memorial service to honor Billy’s life will be held at Woods Chapel United Methodist Church on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024. The visitation will be from 12-1pm, Church Service will begin from 1-2 pm.
All who knew and loved Bill are welcome to join us to celebrate his life.
Bill’s gentle, compassionate nature, combined with his ability to love unconditionally will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew him.
Woods Chapel United Methodist Church
4725 NE Lakewood Way
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
816.795.8848
www.woodschapelchurch.org
Cousin .. in law ,Perry Hall ,Maryland
We are do sorry to hear of Bills death .. our thoughts and prayers are with your family β¦ I know how much he loved Sharon ( my cousin ) and how much he misses Sharon and Ryan β¦ By the grace of God Bill will be reunited in heaven with both Sharon and Ryan .. πππ₯°π₯°
