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James STEAPLES Obituary
December 6, 1924 - January 26, 2014
Beloved father, grandfather, husband and friend to many passed away peacefully on Jan. 26, 2014 surrounded by family. He was formally of Ennis, TX where he was known as Big Jim and retired as a lineman. Born in Dimebox, TX to James Henry and Janie Steaples. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Norman and Archie Steaples and sister Ester Meredith. Survived by wife, Oneta Steaples of Austin, TX, son Jimmy Steaples and his wife Mary of Liberty Hill, daughters Carolyn Lafrance and her husband Mark of Arlington, TX, Beth Pool and her husband John of Lockhart, TX, Faye Kuykendall and her husband Mark of New Braunfels, TX, Martha Kohlmorgan and her husband John of Round Rock, TX, Fifteen grandchildren and lots of great and great-great grandchildren. He was deeply loved by all who knew him.
Visitation Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Austin Peel and Son Funeral Home.
Service Friday, January 31, 2014 at 11:00am at Hornsby Bend Assembly. Burial to follow at Jones Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for James STEAPLES
January 30, 2014
You will be missed by many.You added so much love and happiness to so many lives.Prayers with the family.
Frank La France
January 30, 2014
Rest in peace JC. __ God be with the family.
Sonya Hamby and Ethan Steaples Steaples
January 30, 2014
You will be dearly missed JC aka grandpa, along with all your wonderful stories. I enjoyed everyone of them that I was lucky enough to hear. We love you. Sonya and Ethan.
heather calhoun
January 29, 2014
Sorry for the loss of a great man. I know him and my grandfather was best friends. My grandfather will miss him dearly.
Edna Meredith
January 29, 2014
RIP Unc..You are greatly missed and loved..
Joydene Ternus
January 29, 2014
Rest in peace, Mr. Steaples, I never met you nor did I know you, other than you were Martha's father ... But our paths crossed years ago! You fixed a lawn mower for me and it hummed for many years ... until the wheels fell off! Your family was blessed that you were in their presence!
Leann Puckett-Noble
January 29, 2014
My condolences to Oneta and all the family. J.C. was a nice man. I am sorry for your loss. May God bless and keep you all in his care.
Velma Calhoun
January 29, 2014
This way a great man to all will be missed by all who new him .
January 29, 2014
This was a great to all will be dearly missed by everyone
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