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Grover Taplin Obituary

TAPLIN Grover Lee Taplin, Jr., a native New Or-leanian, departed this life on Tuesday, October 7, 2008 in Houston, TX at age 61. He is survived by his children: Nicole Taplin Johnston and Patrick Taplin; his siblings: Sharon Taplin and Gregory Taplin; his son-in-law, Brian Johnston, Sr.; his grandchildren: Brian Jr. and Brianne Johnston; his former wife, Patricia Jackson Taplin; his neice, Shannon Taplin Albert and a host of other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ella Regina LaRoche Taplin and Grover "Bobby" Taplin, Sr. and his brother Reginald Taplin. He was a 1965 graduate of Xavier Prep High School and a former employee of The Golf Club of New Orleans at Eastover, Midas Muffler and Southern Specialty. A private Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2008 in Houston, TX followed by a private interment. Services entrusted to Oscar Johnson Funeral Home, 415 Berry Road, Houston, TX 77022.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Oct. 11, 2008.

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Nicki Taplin Johnston

July 26, 2018

Missing you today and alway

Shannon Albert

October 18, 2008

I'll miss my Uncle Grover, he was the coolest uncle ever.....
I remember you calling me apple cheeks...i remember you riding me on a motorcycle...
I remember you consoling me after my father (your brother) death...
I remember you trying to recite a poem to me when you were trying to console me after my mothers death...
I love you for being you.....
Your journey is over and now we're left to finish ours...
I thank God for the time he gave me with you.....

Nicole Taplin-Johnston

October 16, 2008

Daddy,
I can't begin to express the void left in my heart. You've managed to make me the biggest "daddy's little girl" ever. You have always tried to give me what I wanted and keep me disciplined at the same time. Who can be brave enough to fill those shoes? Through our many ups and downs, I've always seemed to forgive and sometimes forget. You have taught me to make the best of and enjoy this ever so precious time here on earth. The last few years that we've spent together have been so special to me because I've been able to care for and look after you...giving you what you wanted. Now that your journey is over, you will be there for me walking and talking with me along the rest of mine.

Thank you for all of the special memories,
Your Little Girl

IDA DANIEL CLASS OF 65

October 11, 2008

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

A. L.

October 10, 2008

You have my sincerest sympathy at this most difficult time in your life. May the God of all comfort help you to endure your great loss. (1 Peter 5:7)

Oscar Johnson Mortuary

October 10, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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