Steven Mathew Tarpley
Steven Mathew Tarpley
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Steve graduated from Heritage Hall high school and later studied religion at Bethany Nazarene College. Steve served many years in the ministry including Pastoring , Worship Leader as well as being a Youth and Children's Pastor. He also had a Home Improvement company and held various jobs in Sales.
Steve was predeceased by his parents, Dr. Thomas D. Tarpley and Patricia Tarpley, his brother Tom Tarpley and his son Matthew Tarpley He is survived by his wife, Debbie Tarpley and his children, Rachael and her husband Peter Friedlander, Shira Tarpley, Daniel Tarpley and Abigail Tarpley. His sisters Linda and her husband Wayne Newkumet and Laura and her husband Gary Batie.
Services will be held September 5th, 2025 at 11:00am at Crestwood Vineyard Church, at 2515 NW 16th street, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma , 73107.
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Susan Bouknight
September 19, 2025
Our dear friend left an indelible mark on the hearts of many during his brief but memorable time in South Carolina as he shared his love and devotion of Jesus. My deepest sympathies to you all. I will hold you in my heart and prayers. Susan Bouknight
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Terri Davis
September 3, 2025
Steve was always an A1 guy
I enjoyed him when I was football manager
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