Andrew Correy Clapp

Correy was born in Charlotte, NC on November 29, 1987 and was adopted by Mary Clapp Godwin (Malcom Earl Godwin) via Children’s Home Society of NC when he was eight months old. In Correy’s brief life he miraculously survived many medical crises. Due to his extreme prematurity at 2.5 pounds, he endured multiple surgeries, ventilators, seizures and developed many infections. He required oxygen and tube feedings until he was 5 years old. He used a tiny walker to learn to walk. Once he began to eat on his own, he excelled in so many ways. He attended Happy Time School, Shirley’s Daycare, EM Holt and AO Elementary Schools, Western Middle and Western High School. He attended ACC where he learned the basics of auto care.

Correy was proud of hard work. He loved to show how dirty his hands got after working on his truck or tearing down a unit to recycle. His work experience was varied but most notably; Alamance Heating and Air with his dad Earl Godwin; Ray Clapp Backhoe as a heavy machine operator-especially at NC A & T where he would stop his machine and watch the cheerleaders practice; The Village at Brookwood (ARMC) with Bill Alvino and most recently at Peak Resources, Graham. Correy had a car and he always needed some gas money so friends and family would call him to come haul off metal for a little cash.

Correy moved to Ralph Scott LifeServices when he saw his cousin’s apartment there. Being out from under mom and living independently in his own apartment with friends and the phenomenal staff – Betty, Annette, Terry, Eboni, Elizabeth and Jessica, was challenging but so very growth producing for him.

As most know Correy never met a stranger even as a toddler when he and his Grandmother Ruth Clapp would go on their yard sale trips, and other ventures and dance in the street festivals in Gibsonville.

Correy was a compassionate, caring, young man. He loved his best friend Phil since kindergarten, his high school bud Josh and his special beloved ladies and dudes that live at Ralph Scott. He talked often with his cousins Brandon Flynn and Chad Clapp who helped him with his lady advice, cussing, recycling, and other guidance.

Correy was preceded in death by his brother “Mack” Godwin, cousin Christopher Clapp, uncles Ray Clapp, Harry Clapp, Kevin Clapp and David Walker and his beloved Grandmother Ruth Stewart Clapp (Raymond Clapp). Extended family in and around Okeechobee, Florida. He is survived by his mom and dad, brothers Richard and Rodger (Amy) Godwin. Also left to cherish his memory and crazy antics are cousins Carrie, Brandon, Johnny, Angel, Chad, Rodger Lee (Megan), Allison, Samuel, Special sister Debi and his beloved Aunt Bon Bon (Charles)  and Princess his Best Dog.

Correy has always known he was adopted and has always wanted to find out who he looked like. In the past few years with the help of Children’s Home Society, he connected with his birth family. He was so happy to meet them and be was immediately embraced and loved by them. It was apparent that their love led to him being placed for adoption.

From his most special birth family of Charlotte, NC, he is survived by his mother, Lisa Diane Grier Green; father, Curtis Lee Green; brother, Patrick Lee Green; special uncle, Carey Ernest Grier, Jr.; special aunt, Lorilly Miller-“Aunt Squirrel”

There will be no formal service. Correy will be cremated, per his wishes, hang out at our home and go on one last trip to the beach later this year. Feel free to come by our home and tell us some Correy stories this week.

Memorials may be made in Correy Clapp's name to Ralph Scott LifeServices by accessing rsli.org or by mail to RSLS, 408 West Trade Street, Burlington, NC 27215 or to the Children’s Home Society of NC, PO Box 14608, Greensboro, NC 27415.