William "Billy" Lee Klapp

Billy was a devoted husband, loving father, and a considerate son and brother. His mother, sisters, nieces, nephews, and friends describe him as a loving and kind person who was always generous and giving to others. When he had it to give, it was given freely without ever expecting anything in return. He was a born-again Christian, and as stated by his mother, Gloria, in his last days of life through their many phone conversations, he spoke of his faith and ongoing prayers throughout the day to ask God for His will and “not mine”. He also texted that to his sister Debbie the day before, and he prayed for his family and his life to be “God’s will and not mine”. He knew his weaknesses and struggles were many, but he trusted and loved his Lord and Savior to the very end. Following are some of the scriptures that were important to him in his earthly life.

"And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow--not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below- indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord”. (Romans 8:38-39)

"My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish. No one can snatch them away from me, for my Father has given them to me, and he is more powerful than anyone else. No one can snatch them from the Father's hand." (John 10:27-29)

"Don't let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, and trust in me. There is more than enough room in my Father's home. If this were not so, would I have told you that I am going to prepare a place for you? When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am."

(John 14:1-3)

In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by brother, Wallace Lee Klapp, Jr., and brother in-law, Michael Ahrens.

Those left to cherish his memories are his mother, Gloria J. DiSanto; wife of 4 years, Aleisha Riley Klapp; sons, Brandon, Bryan, Jeremiah, and Daniel; step-daughter Samantha; sisters, Sue Falcone, Claudia Eckard and husband, Ken, Debbie Spencer-Ahrens, Janet Reeves, and Jessica Madlock.

A Celebration of Billy’s life will be held on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 3 o’clock p.m. in the Chapel of Drums Funeral Home in Conover, NC, officiated by Pastor Paul Mosley & Minister Agnes Mosley.

Visitation and a meal for family and friends will immediately follow the celebration homecoming for Billy in the Emmaus/Reception Room, Concordia Lutheran Church, 216 5th Ave, SE Conover, NC.

The interment will be held at a later date in Conover.

Memorial contributions to honor William Lee Klapp’s memory can be made to: The American Diabetes Association, 3109 Poplarwood Ct., Ste. 125, Raleigh, NC 27604-1043

Online condolences may be shared at www.drumfh-conover.com.

The Klapp family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremations in Conover.