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Andrew Tapper Obituary
Olive Branch, MS
On the evening of December 4, 2015, Andrew "Andy" Elwood Tapper, Jr. passed peacefully at Siteman Cancer Center-Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri after a courageous battle with leukemia at the age of 67. Andy was born in Memphis, Tennessee on July 8, 1948 to Andrew Elwood Tapper, Sr and Alice Adams Tapper. Andy was a member of Carriage Hills Baptist Church in Southaven, Mississippi. His father, Andrew Elwood Tapper Sr, preceded Andy in death. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Lynda Hatcher Tapper, son, Christopher Andrew Tapper, daughter, Ashley Lynn Tapper Wilbourn (Adam), mother Alice Adams Tapper, sisters Donna Carey (Sid), Paula Spears (Dennis), and brother Martin Tapper. Andy was an industrial engineer, retired from the United States Treasury, and continued to work in kitchen design at Home Depot. Andy had a passion for sports, especially University of Tennessee football. He also enjoyed music, reading, traveling, and spending time with his family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 9 from 12 p.m. until the service begins at 2 p.m. at Twin Oaks Funeral Home in Southaven. Burial will follow in Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens in Southaven. Online condolences may be left for the family at
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Memories and Condolences
for Andrew Tapper
Linda Monier
December 9, 2015
Andy was a sweet and gently funny human being. I enjoyed working with him. He will be missed.
June Varnell
December 9, 2015
Lynda and family, I am so sorry about Andy. I cannot be at the service, but please know that I am lifting all of you up in prayer. May God's peace be with you at this sad time.
Carol Williams
December 8, 2015
My deepest sympathy to all of Andy's family. We worked together at Caterpillar and he was truly one of nicest people I have ever known.
Jack Jolly
December 8, 2015
Andy was a gentle soul and I know everyone that he met and worked with liked him. That's a rare quality that few people have. The world would be a much better place if more of us were as kind to others as Andy was.
December 8, 2015
My prayers our with your family during this time. I pray God givse you peace and His loving arms are wrapped around you for comfort.
Lori Dunlap (Co-worker)
Vicky and Jesus Garcia
December 8, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, and the family Chris, Love you all
SYBIL HOBSON
December 8, 2015
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. ANDY WAS A GOOD GUY AND I ENJOYED WORKING WITH HIM. HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED BUT HE IS IN GREAT HANDS NOW.
Tammy Ellzey
December 8, 2015
So sad to hear of Andy's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time.
Ed Spencer
December 8, 2015
Truly sorry to hear this most unfortunate news. Sincerest sympathy and prayers to Andy's family in this difficult time. May God Bless.
HAROLD ROACH
December 8, 2015
Rest well Andy, rest well my friend. I haven't forgotten you and our time at the Depot.
Vicki Huey Williams
December 8, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. My your memories bring you comfort.
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