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Kenneth Tapley Obituary

TAPLEY, JR., KENNETH SMITH, passed away on May 12, 2011. Memorial Services will be held at Baldwin Fairchild, 90 Weathersfield Ave. (Semoran Ave.) Altamonte Springs, FL on Tuesday, May 17, 2011 from 5-7:30 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Francis of Assisi in Apopka (Hwy 441) on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at 11am. Ken was employed by Basetec (Modular of Orlando) for the past 12 years. He was the Coach of the 2001 Little League World Series Team. Ken is survived by his wife, Pam; daughter, Brittany Flynn (husband, Cole); son, Stuart; mother, Iris Tapley (husband, Bill Riley); sister, Nancy Demeter (husband Chris and children, Christopher and
Anna). If donation is preferred please make it to Hospice of the Comforter, Altamonte Springs, Florida, 32714.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on May 15, 2011.

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Sydney Gwaltney

April 8, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Im sorry I am just finding out. Im a a widow myself and a mother and grandmother. Im not surprised that ken had been doing what he loved. Im sorry for the grief that is left by those that we miss.

Kenneth Johnson

July 28, 2011

Pam we were friend's at WPHS , just heard of your loss today.I haven't seen you in 34 years.I feel a little of your pain, I remember your spirit, it shine's in my memory of you.In time it will pull you through this troubled time in your life.Time heals all wounds my dear lady.................God Bless you and your Family..............Kenneth Johnson WPHS 1976

Kathy Bingham

June 6, 2011

Pam, Brittany, and Stuart,
I just learned of Ken's passing today, and I am deeply sorry for your loss. May God wrap his comforting arms around you and lift you up during this difficult time. I have never met a finer family, with the love of one another and their community. May you now be lifted up by everyone who's lifes you all have touched. I am sure Ken is looking down upon you all with such pride, as he always did before!
God Bless all of you,
Kathy Bingham

Rose Taylor

May 31, 2011

Pam and Iris,
Bill Gordon shared with me your terrible loss. I am so sorry that his has happened to your falmily. You wil be in my thoughts and prayers.

Rose Tayl

May 25, 2011

Pam and kids,
Sending you my prayers and an extra special Clay Springs Black Bear hug to you all. :)
Jan Cahill

May 24, 2011

Dear Tapley Family,
Our hearts are sad for all of you,please
know you're in our thoughts and prayers.
Andy and Toni Crawford, and family

Shirley Doyle

May 23, 2011

Stuart - we have watched you play great baseball for 4 years. When we heard about your dad, our thoughts and prayers were and are with you. We loved to see you back on the field on Thursday and just know that you continue to be in our thoughts and prayers in the days to come.

Lisa and Chuck Tanski

May 23, 2011

Pam, Brittany and Sturart,Im so sorry for your loss. I pray that God will comfort you during this diffucult time. We will always remember Ken and the good times that we all had playing baseball together and especially the Little League World Series. Rest in Peace Ken.

Chuck,Lisa,Chad and Josh Tanski

Jim Caldwell

May 22, 2011

I just found out about your loss. We are so sorry. God does have a plan for all of us and I know he has your Dad next to him. Jim Caldwell and Tony Caldwell

Fred Lammers

May 21, 2011

Pam,
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family at this time of sorrow and great loss. Fred Lammers (Oviedo, FL)

George & Patti Albers

May 20, 2011

Pam, Stuart and family our prayers have been with you and your family. I have fond memories talking to Ken at the Boone football and baseball games. May God Bless You.

Timothy Leffew

May 20, 2011

Rest in Peace Coach Tapley, your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

Melanie King

May 20, 2011

To the Tapley family, you are in my thoughts with the loss of Ken. his brother Mike was in my graduating class at AHS. they are together again enjoying 1 another I am betting. Pam, don't know if you remember me or not, but am Kendra's daughter who worked with you at Apk. Elem, am sorry for your loss as well and for your kids, don't have the words to say, but am thinking of all of you!

May 20, 2011

Pam & Family,

Our prayers and thoughts are with you in your time of sorrow and just know that Coach Tapley is in a better place.

The Williams Family
Apopka, FL

Linda Hutchinson

May 20, 2011

I just found out about this terrible loss and I am so saddened by the passing of Ken. My love and prayers go to Pam and family. With love, Linda Hutchinson

Phil Spencer

May 20, 2011

As a fellow Apopkan, I appreciate so much what your family and especially your dad has meant to the community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Steve Ogden

May 20, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. May God hold you tight in his arms as you travel this difficult journey. Love the Ogdens

Lance Van Auken

May 20, 2011

We remember Coach Ken Tapley and the team he helped to lead as fine gentlemen. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tapley family. - From the staff at Little League International.

EJ JOHNSON

May 20, 2011

THE LORD SHAL BE THY CONFIDENCE....

Pat Breeding

May 20, 2011

Pam,

My heart go out to your and your family, I am so sorry for your loss, thinking of you often

Margie Sum

May 20, 2011

Ms. Tapley,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. God bless you will memories and comfort.

May 20, 2011

Our deepest sympathies to the Tapley Family - God bless you.
Chris and Kellie Landi

Leigh Matthews Keymont

May 18, 2011

Pam & Family,
I am so sad to hear of Ken's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Dan, Sheila and isaiah Stone

May 17, 2011

Those we love remain with us,love itself lives on while cherished memories never fade, know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

May 17, 2011

rest in peace coach ken tapley.
the scanlons Adrian,Becky,Tyler,Adrea

John Peery

May 17, 2011

Pam, Stuart, Iris, and many other family members,

I was so sorry to hear of Ken's passing. May God give each of you strength as you seek Him.

Christine Bornstein

May 17, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to Pam, Brittany, Stuart and the Tapley Family. Sending lots of prayers and support to you during this difficult time. Ken was a great man. Love, the Bornstein's..Jay, Christine, Brandon, Logan and Taylor

Bob Milstead

May 17, 2011

Pam and family:
My sincerest sympathy in this difficult time. Pam, please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Martha Grinrod

May 17, 2011

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Vicki Cupp

May 17, 2011

Stu and Family,
Our love & prayers are with you during this difficult time. On behalf of your friends in FSU Athletics Academic Support, we are here for you and wish you God's comfort and peace.
Jason Pappas, Brian Mand, "Miss Vicki" and the rest of the SAAS team.

Tom & Dianne Locker

May 17, 2011

Pam, iris and Nancy
Can't believe this has happened. You,re in our thoughts and prayers.

Debbie Michelet

May 16, 2011

Pam and Family...

Our deepest sympathies to you all. Know that your faith, your family and your friends will lift you all in the coming days.

May God bless you all.

The Michelet Family...
Tony, Debbie, Tony, Kaylee & Aaron

Cassie O'Hearne-Brewer

May 16, 2011

Pam, Keeping you and your family lifted in prayer. God's grace be with you at this time.

Debbie Schnepf

May 16, 2011

Iris & Bill - my heart is with you! I love you both to pieces and can't imagine just how hard this must be. I love you! Debbie

Gus Roess

May 16, 2011

Pam & Family,

Life can be so short and it can be difficult to understand why death can take away from us those that we love dearly. I remember fondly he and Clark in Jr & Sr High and your time with me at Apopka Elementary .

May you find peace ultimately in Ken's leaving us.

He is now at peace.

Thoughtfully

Karyn Steinberg

May 16, 2011

You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. If you need anything at all please let us know we are always here for you. All our love to the family. Barbara Brown and Karyn Steinberg

May 16, 2011

Iris, Pam & Nancy,

I am without words for you. My sorrow goes out to you during this most difficult time. Please know that the only saving grace at this time is to know that Ken is with our Father & will have eternal life now. He has now joined Michael, Phil & Ken Sr. They are all together now & will watch over all of you. My thoughts are with you.

Much Love to each one of you,
Christine Hamilton

Terry Rock

May 16, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.
Terry, Kip, Courtney, Chelsea and Chandler Hurd

Susan Gertel

May 16, 2011

Thinking of all Ken's family and praying you will find peace knowing he is with Our Lord.

Susan Mehlich

May 15, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. Susan, Tony, Mikey & Mark Mehlich

Richard Chapman

May 15, 2011

Pam and Iris
Just wanted to let you and your entire family know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

May 15, 2011

May peace be with you. Our deepest condolences. Bill & Cindy Lovejoy

Laura Burst

May 15, 2011

I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Ken! I remember his warm smile from the baseball field at Winter Park High. My thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.

May 15, 2011

I was so terribly sorry to hear of Ken's passing. My heartfelt prayers go out to all of the family and friends of Ken, of which there are many.
May God hold you all in the palm of His hand.
Lori Arch Barnette

Susan Semon Morgan

May 15, 2011

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. Our deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

Priscilla Bailey

May 15, 2011

So sorry to hear of Ken's passing. You are in our prayers, Priscilla (Semon) Bailey

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