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L. Staples Obituary
L T Staples, Jr. died at home in the early morning hours on Thursday, January 23, 2014.
Funeral services for L T Staples, Jr. will be at the chapel of Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. Burial is to follow at Highland Memorial Gardens. The family will accept visitors at Lawrence-Sorensen on Friday, January 24th, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Mr. Staples was born in Madison County on August 6, 1923, son of the late L T Staples, Sr. and Mallie Johnson Staples.
He is survived by his daughters, Sandra Hornsby (Jack) and Ann McLeary (Raymond); sons, Ricky Staples and Russell Staples; eight grandchildren, Jill Wade, Judy Hoover, Kelly Pittman, Mike McLeary, Angela Gresham, Holly Staples, Adam Staples and Aricia Staples; seventeen great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Louise Matheny.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel; parents; brothers, Billy, Max Ray, Charles, and Jerre Staples, and sisters, Marie Matheny and Myra Wells.
L T was a veteran who served in the South Pacific as a Landing Craft Infantry (LCI) Commander during World War II. He returned to Jackson after the war ended and returned to work at GM&O Railroad where he retired. He retired a second time from Consolidated Aluminum in Jackson, TN.
L T was a loving and caring person, full of love for his family and friends. He enjoyed teaching Sunday School classes at Parkview Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He fulfilled a lifelong dream of flying airplanes, often taking family and friends with him in order to share his love of flying. He also enjoyed golf, photography and building musical instruments. He had a never ending curiosity about exploring life.
He has been an inspiration to all who try to follow his example of showing the world how a true Southern Christian Gentleman should live his life by staying true to his beliefs.
Pallbearers to serve are Ronald Wells, Kenneth (Bud) Wells, Burt Staples, Randy Staples, Mark Wade and John Hoover.
A special thanks to West Tennessee Hospice and the caregivers of Home Instead Senior Care for the loving care given to L T and his family while taking care of him.
The family respectfully requests any memorials be sent to Parkview Baptist Church, 2644 Christmasville Road, Jackson, TN 38305.
Lawrence-Sorensen Funeral Home, 731-424-2424.
Memories and Condolences
for L. Staples
January 27, 2014
I had the honor of spending Christmas day 2011 in the Staples home, what a great day of seeing family celebrate the life and love of such an inspirational man. His home was full of compassion, diversity, and acceptance. Its a day I will never forget. He leaves a legacy that will carry on for many generations to come.
Sarah Scott
January 26, 2014
Praying for all the family. No matter how prepared you think you are to let go, when the time comes...it is just hard. We will miss Uncle T - Russ and I tried his patience more than once, but he still loved us. He will be missed! Tom won't care for golf, but maybe he, my dad and Uncle T can enjoy fishing together in Heaven.
George Larbey
January 25, 2014
Prayer of support for your loss.
Greg Pillow
January 24, 2014
Know how you feel : Lost Dad 3 Months ago.Greg Pillow
Dwight Bunn
January 24, 2014
Russ, I am thinking of you during this difficult time. I know your father is at peace with your mother.
Pam Howell
January 24, 2014
Uncle T stood out in this world as a man of few words and many shining examples. He is greatly loved & will be sorely missed. Prayers to all the family.
Sandra Allen Berry
January 24, 2014
Rick - prayers for your family. I remember your Dad well from Parkview. He was a wonderful man.
Sandra Allen Berry
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