Adrian Llewellan Stapleton

Adrian Llewellan Stapleton obituary, Morristown, TN

Adrian Llewellan Stapleton

Adrian Stapleton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home on Jun. 18, 2025.

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Adrian Llewellan Stapleton, age 69, of Dandridge, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at his home.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John, and Dorothy Heck Stapleton; son, Shawn Stapleton, siblings, Faye Preston, Frank Stapleton, David Stapleton, and Lesa Stapleton.
He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Yvonne Yosinski Stapleton; sisters, Peggy Massengill, and Nancy Scott; grandsons, Tyler Stapleton, and Brandon Pedrosky; step-daughters, Connie Beynon, and Denise Kiger; along with several nieces, nephews, and best friends of 58 years, David Locke, and Danny Jinks.
The family will receive friends Saturday, June 21, 2025 from 5 - 7 P.M. in the chapel of Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.
Arrangements by Stetzer-Bales Funeral Home.
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