Thomas Allan Clapper, 71, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at his home in Columbia, Missouri. Thomas was born in Findlay, Ohio on May 10, 1951 to George and Alice (Brown).  He met his wife, Nevalee (Bowman) while attending Findlay High School.  They were married on November 24, 1972 at College First Church of God in Findlay, Ohio after Thomas graduated from Bowling Green State University.

Thomas is survived by his loving wife, Nevalee; his oldest son Adam, daughter-in-law, Angelique (Cook) and grandchildren, Anna, Mac, and Jake; his youngest son, Michael and daughter-in-law, Lisa (Hackett), all of whom Thomas was so proud; his brother, Dennis, sister-in-law, Jennifer, and nieces, Kristen, Kimberly, and Kaitlin.  He was proceeded in death by his parents.

Thomas worked in the oil and gas industry for over 35 years with Marathon Oil in Findlay, Ohio, Apex Oil Company in St. Louis, Missouri, and Lykins Oil Company in Cincinnati, Ohio.  After retirement, he enjoyed volunteering his time at The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri to support the local community families.

At Thomas’ request, there will not be a funeral service. In lieu of flowers, the Clapper family instead requests making a charitable donation to

The Food Bank of Central & Northeast Missouri https://sharefoodbringhope.org/, Father Tolton Catholic High School https://toltoncatholic.org/, or Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School https://toltoncatholic.org/

Arrangements are under the direction of Parker-Millard Funeral Service & Crematory, 12 East Ash Street, Columbia, MO 65203 (573) 449-4153. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.parkermillard.com.