H.D. "Dock" Staples

One of the best men I have known. Love you, Mr. Staples. Mike ashcraft

What a great man...I remember him teaching us to pole vault off of the bleachers in first grade, showing us the art of riding inside a tractor tire, and sharing his photo's of the Olympics in Mexico which he attended. He had a tremendous positive impact for all that knew him and will be sorely missed.

I had the privilege of meeting Doc a few weeks ago while working on his property, even in that short time he left quite an impression on me that I will always remember. He left the world a better place. I am deeply sorry for your loss.

I had the privilege of meeting Doc a few weeks ago while working on his property, even in that short time he left quite an impression on me that I will always remember. He left the world a better place. I am deeply sorry for your lose.

I will never forget Mr. Staples coming into my second grade class and reciting a poem or leading us in our J award tests. He was a lovely man.

To have Mr. Staples for a teacher was a honor. To have him as a friend was a gift. He taught more than the 3 R's. He taught life lessons which we all needed somewhere along the way.

My memories of Dock Staples begin at McCoy School near Floydada, TX. He taught us many lessons that have been life long. I appreciate having known him for all these years.

I was a student at McCoy, Dock's first teaching job, when he came there in 1938 and have always respected and admired him. He showed us how to study and learn, how to work, how to play, how to live a good life. And finally, he showed us how to die. Rest in peace, Dock Staples, and enjoy all that heaven allows. You gave us much happiness and beautiful memories when we were young and thought the whole world was as peaceful and safe as our own.

I am sorry for your loss. Mr. Staples was a blessing to the Joshua Elementary School and to the many students his life touched. I feel honored to have known him.

Mr. Staples was a very kind and gentle man that I will always remember. May God comfort all of the family at this sorrowful time.

He taught us all how to be better in life and all we did.

He taught us all how to be better in life and all we did.

SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
MR. STAPLES WAS A WONDERFUL MAN THAT WILL MISSED GREATLY.
EVEN WHEN HE MADE ME PUT MY
GUM IN MY HAIR DURING MATH CLASS. HA HA HA

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.

Doc Staples has impacted my life and many others. He has made a big difference in many young lives. He will be greatly missed.