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Obituary index
 Thomas
Raymond “PaPa Chip” Clampet
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[December 10, 2025]
JONESBORO —
Thomas Raymond “PaPa Chip” Clampet, of Jonesboro, passed away
December 5, 2025. He was born December 5, 1951 in Du Quoin, the son
of Richard and Genevieve (Presswood) Clampet.
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Service:
A celebration of life will be announced at a later
date.
Funeral home:
Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home
Obituary
Thomas Raymond “PaPa Chip” Clampet,
of Jonesboro, passed away December 5, 2025. He was
born December 5, 1951 in Du Quoin, the son of
Richard and Genevieve (Presswood) Clampet.
Tom married Judy Swinford in 1980. She survives,
including children, Richard Clampet of Jonesboro,
Curtis (Emily) Clampet of Lincoln, Ollie Clampet of
Springfield; stepchildren, Eric (Angelique) Wolpert
of Emden, Sheila (Jessie) Lohnes of Jonesboro;
sisters, Brenda (Willy) Rentmeister of Mount Pulaski
and Nancy Knope of Pinckneyville; fifteen
grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; many
nieces and nephews; other extended family and
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents;
two brothers, Doug and Richard Clampet;
granddaughter, Shelby Boyer; and nephew, John
Rentmeister.
Tom was an Army Veteran. He worked and retired from
St. Gobain Glass. Tom was a simple man, loving
simple things. He loved his kids, grandkids, family
and many friends. He was a stranger to no one.
Tom enjoyed hunting and fishing, watching sports,
especially NASCAR’S Denny Hamlin, Gunsmoke and all
old westerns, and of course his Natural Light Beer.
Tom will be greatly missed by his wife, loved ones
and many friends. He has been placed in the hands of
Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home for his cremation.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later
date. Memorial donations may be made to the charity
of your choice.
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