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Harvey Stapleton Obituary
March 26, 1930 - July 20, 2016
Macon, GA- Harvey Preston Stapleton, Jr. passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 5:00PM on Friday, July 22, 2016, at Hart's at the Cupola, 6324 Peake Road, with Dr. Mark Hudgins officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 ( www.stjude.org) or National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), P.O. Box 62596, Baltimore, Maryland 21264 (www.nami.org).
Mr. Stapleton was a U.S. Air Force veteran, attended the University of Georgia, and worked with the Bibb County Sheriff's Office until being appointed as one of the first Bibb County Superior Court Probation officers in Macon, from where he retired. Mr. Stapleton was the founder and first President of Western Little League, and he and his father owned and operated Circle H Ranch many years ago.
Survivors include his children: Harvey P. "Chip" Stapleton, III (Mary) of Moultrie, Barry West Stapleton (Amy) of Forsyth, LeAnn Marie Stapleton Roland (J.C.) of Macon; six grandchildren: Leah and Lindsey Stapleton, Cassidy Roland Turner (Josh), Barry "Bart" West Stapleton, Jr., Andrew Stapleton, and Wesley Stapleton.
Mr. Stapleton was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Joyce Millirons, parents, Harvey Preston Stapleton, Sr. and Cora Archer Stapleton, and two sisters, Margie Smith and Helen James.
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Carlee Fogarty
May 13, 2025
Sending love.
John Moody
July 25, 2016
Chip, Mary and Family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Losing a love one is so hard.
Lisa King
July 24, 2016
Just finding out about this! My family has so many great memories of Preston! So sorry for your loss Chip, Barry and LeeAnn. You all hold a very special place in our hearts! (the Carter family)
Bonnie Giles
July 24, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. May God wrap his arms around your family as you go through this journey and keep you strong in your faith. Love In Christ
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Brenda Tucker
July 23, 2016
Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for your family.
Judy & Ronnie Marable
July 22, 2016
So sorry to hear about Mr Stapleton. I handled his insurance at BB&T for years and he was such a sweet man. He showed me his Marilyn Monroe Collection once. Ronnie knew him from the sheriff's office. Always enjoyed his visits to the office. Our prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Henry Goss
July 22, 2016
Barry and LeeAnn;
So sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. May the Lord grant your families true peace during this time.
M Zediker
July 22, 2016
My family is truly sorry for your loss. Through all life's up and downs he was your dad and I know he is now in a better place pain free and seeing your mom again. I'm sorry I couldn't offer more comfort to you and your family. Stay close and love each other.
lanie moseley
July 22, 2016
LeAnn, Chip and Barry
we are so sorry to hear of Uncle Preston's passing. He was quite a hoot especially when him and Granddaddy Lane got together. Our prayer's are with you at this time and know that God will give you peace
Edtom (Bubba) & Jenny Roney
July 22, 2016
Barry, LeAnn and Chip, I am sorry to hear about your dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless.
Tom Tengelsen
July 22, 2016
Prayers to the family.
Cary Stokes
July 21, 2016
Godspeed Preston, Family of Mr. Stapleton I am sorry for your loss.
Cheryl Tiedemann
July 21, 2016
Peace, comfort and love to all.
Dan & Gale Couch
July 21, 2016
Chip and Mary and family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss, I know he was a fine man.
Valerie Stewart
July 21, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you!
Debbie Collins
July 21, 2016
I never had the privilege of knowing Mr. Stapleton. I think a true testament of who he was can be seen in the integrity and character of his children. I have never met Chip, but Barry and LeAnn are two of the nicest people you will ever meet. I am sure Chip is just like them. I think it would take a special father to raise children like these especially in the absence of their mother. Now I pray that this family will receive the peace that passeth all understanding that only Jesus can give. Love and peace is my wish for all of you.
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