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Gabriel TARPLEY Obituary
He was born on Nov. 29, 1928, in Danville, Va., and grew up in Norfolk, Va. Gabe was a resident of Newport News for 53 years. He was a member and former deacon of Temple Baptist Church in Newport News. Gabe was an Army veteran, but spent most of his career as a business owner in the business forms industry and as a real estate agent. He was also a past President of Peninsula Sales and Marketing Executives Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Pearl Tarpley; brothers, Edward Tarpley and Paul Tarpley Jr.; and sister, Ann Seredynski.
Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Emily Fleming Tarpley. He is also survived by four children, Kay Tarpley Capps, Gary Hylton Tarpley and his wife, Susan, Christine Tarpley Tumelty and her husband, John, and Richard Edward Tarpley. He lovingly leaves behind eight grandchildren, Rachel Capps Skogsberg, Brandon E. Capps, Meredith Capps, Lindsey Tarpley, Courtney Tarpley, Jack Tumelty, Mary Kate Tumelty, and Emily Tumelty; and three great-grandchildren, Landon Skogsberg, Cannon Phillips and Brady Capps.
Gabe was always 'ahead of his time' and had an endless quest for knowledge. He was a sports enthusiast with a passion for golf, the Washington Redskins and the New York Yankees. He loved his family, church and his God. He will be greatly missed.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, at Peninsula Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Temple Baptist Church with the Rev. Lynn Hardaway officiating. Burial will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park. A reception will be held at the church following interment.
Memorial donations may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 235 Harpersville Rd., Newport News, VA 23601.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Dr. Travers Edwards, Riverside Hospice and the VA Hospice for their compassion and care. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gabriel TARPLEY
Kelly Teague
September 19, 2011
I am so sad to hear of Gabe's passing. While we are sad on Earth, the Jacksons, Granddad and all of the Tarpleys are partying it up with our Lord :) He was a very sweet man and I know he will be missed greatly by all.
Kenny The Mailman
September 16, 2011
I'll miss not seeing him out and talking to him.I know there is a hole in your life but the Lord is there and will help in this time of loss.
Gordon Gentry Jr.
September 15, 2011
Dear Mrs. Tarpley, Gary, Susan, Kay, and families,
Judy and I wish to express our heatfelt sympathy to you. We both have had the privilege of knowing Gabe for a number of years...and admired him greatly. Our prayer is that you are experiencing God's sustaining grace in a powerful way at this time.
Angela Rydel
September 15, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Gabe's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May the love that surrounds you be a source of comfort at this time.
Kim Rodgers
September 15, 2011
We will all miss you Uncle Gabe! What a great life shared with so many tears and laughter! We will never forget the stories! Love you all!!
Steve & Carol Reynolds
September 14, 2011
Mrs. Tarpley,Gary,Susan,Kay and families,
We're so sorry to hear of your loss. Gabe was our real estate agent 20 some years ago. He was such a nice person and so easy to deal with. I know he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Jim Leftwich
September 14, 2011
To Emily, I will always love you and Gabe. His loss will be felt by all who
knew him. God Bless you and his Soul.
September 13, 2011
Kay, I am so sorry to hear of your fathers passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family in the days ahead. Please allow me to be a sounding board if needed for there is nothing else I can say or do at a time like this. Sue Mayo (Newport News,VA)
Amy and Jeff Condon
September 13, 2011
Jeff and I are so sorry to hear about the passing of Gabe. He is truly a wonderful man that will be truly missed. I know he is up there in an amazing place with God, our heavenly father smiling down on us. We will keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers. God bless. I pray that God will comfort all of you and bring you peace during this very difficult time.
John Dixon
September 13, 2011
I am so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with The Tarpley Family.
Paige Snow
September 13, 2011
My Uncle Gabe was one of a kind and I am going to miss hearing his standard greeting of "Hey Paigee" (in that high pitched baby voice he would use...even when I was 40)! He is certainly going to be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers go out to Emiline, Kay, Chrissie, Gary, Ricky and all the grandkids and great grandkids.
David and Pam Stroud
September 13, 2011
Although we have known Gabe for a short time, we have grown to love the family. You have taken us in as family. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tarpley family.
angie and gary coxton
September 13, 2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
September 13, 2011
I remember Gabriel from Brambleton & Maury High School. He was a member of Maury's football team and a really nice person. So sorry.
Carolyn Drinkwater Lemay
Yorktown, Va.
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