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Ralph Tapley Obituary
December 24, 1936 - November 24, 2021
Byron, Georgia - Ralph Tapley, 84, of Byron, Georgia, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021. A Memorial Service will be planned for a later date.
Ralph was a proud Navy Veteran and retired from Robins Air Force Base after twenty-six years of service. He was a good man and loved his family. He took great pride in his grandchildren and each one knew he loved them deeply.
He is survived by his wife of forty-nine years, Pat Tapley; three children; Brian Tapley (Lisa), Darlene Hudson-Thrift (Clifford), and Tammy Poole (Bill); thirteen grandchildren; twenty-six great-grandchildren; two brothers; Joel Tapley (Jackie), and James Tapley (Virginia); and a sister, Deborah Elliott (Danny).
He is predeceased by his parents, John Rozier Tapley and Annie Ruth Walker Tapley; a daughter, Tracy Bilow; and a grandson, Chad Bilow.
Please visit www.sardisheardfunerals.com to express your condolences.
Sardis-Heard Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 6125 Houston Road, Macon, GA 31216 has charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Bennie Poole
November 22, 2024
Ralph was a true friend and he will always be remembered
Bennie P Poole
February 20, 2023
Ralph was a dear friend I will always cherish his friendship
Bennie Poole
April 4, 2022
So sorry to have just learned of your loss of Ralph.
You have our deepest sympathies
and our prayers.
May all your good memories be a comfort to you always.
Bennie & Maureen Poole
Laverne. Gregory
November 29, 2021
I was saddened to see this . I thought a lot of him. I am so sorry Pat. If I can do anything I am here for you. Love you my friend.
Jamey Gillenwater
November 26, 2021
He was like a second father to me and was a very wise and kind man. He will missed dearly. With love from my family to you all in this moment of grief. We love yaw.
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