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Edward Taplin Obituary

A resident of Baton Rouge, Edward died on April 7, 2017, at age 87. Visiting at Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, 6274 Scenic Hwy on Saturday, April 22nd, from 9 am until funeral service at 11 am, conducted by Rev. Joseph Combs. He was married to Edith Gardner Taplin for 27 years, 8 months and 24 days. He is also survived by his sons, Donald Ray Taplin and Ricky Taplin; daughters, Rita Taplin Humphrey and Sandary Taplin Bell; brother, Jennie C. Taplin; and sister; Ruby L. Taplin and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his mother, Etta Robinson Taplin and father, Jim Taplin. Services Entrusted to Grant's Westside Funeral Services, 383-2001.

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Published by The Advocate from Apr. 20 to Apr. 22, 2017.

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Lesia Cooper

April 14, 2024

You are dearly missed with each passing year. I miss you from introducing me as your other daughter. Sleep on sweet dear sir

Dana Springer

March 12, 2023

I miss you papa and I love you! There is not a day that go by I don´t think about you! Thank you for all of you help and knowledge that you gave me.

Tyra Taplin

April 16, 2022

We really miss and love you daddy continue to take your rest!!

Lesia Franklin-Cooper

April 14, 2021

You were like a father to me I miss you dearly.

Beverly Carter

May 6, 2017

Edith,
I just heard about your husband's homegoing today. Wanted to let you know my sympathy and prayers are with you. Maay cherished memories comfort you and the grace of God sustain you. Had I known you would have heard from me sooner.
God Bless,
Beverly Carter

Zelda Coleman Thomas

April 21, 2017

Our prayers are with you at this time of loss.
The Coleman Family

Grace Jones

April 21, 2017

To the Taplin Family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow! Celebrate a life well-lived and cherish the memories forever. From your Gore Road neighbor.

Gloria Brown and Kurt Arnett

April 21, 2017

To the Taplin Family,

Thank you all for sharing your wonderful Father with us. He was a wonderful man with such a beautiful smile and a giving heart. He touched our lives in many special ways with his faith and his trust in GOD. May you be comforted by the words of the Lord that I will never leave you nor forsake you, I will be with you until the end. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. To my daughter-in-law Rita Humphrey, I love you and I'm praying your healing and comfort.

KIm Arnett Pearson

April 21, 2017

Paw Paw, you truly have left an indelible impression on our lives, one of faith, love, family and fellowship. Your legacy will forever live on in the lives of your family, friends and loved ones. You've given us hope, soothe our sorrows and wiped tears from our eyes. Thanks for the talks in the garden and thanks for taking the time to share words of wisdom. God has you in His care now, rest from your labor and receive your reward. We loved you but heaven needed you...make sure you plant the best garden in heaven.

April 21, 2017

To Mr.Taplin's Family:May God Strengthen and
Bless you.You all were Blessed with a Wonderful Dad.He Loved and really Cared for His Family and Everyone else He Met. He is Deeply Missed.-- Gwen Daniels and Family.

Twana Johnson

April 20, 2017

Daddy we will miss you dearly. Take your rest peacefully to my father Donald Ray and my aunts and uncles I'm praying God give you strength.

Mr. & Mrs. Dennis & Chloé Richardson

April 20, 2017

We miss you. Rest peacefully.

Sandary Bell

April 20, 2017

DADDY your Love the Joy and good times we shared with you will always be remembered. Your love light will shine forever in our hearts. Love you daddy!!!! Till the Rapture

TYRA TAPLIN

April 20, 2017

We love you "paw paw". YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED.

TYRA TAPLIN

April 20, 2017

Love you always "paw paw"...YOU WILL TRULY BE MISSED!!

Lesia Franklin-Cooper

April 20, 2017

Where do I begin, I met you many years ago
you were always a joy to be around, you treated me like one of you own kids, you even called me your other daughter. I will miss you and all of the laughs we shared and all of the good food that you prepared and was eager to share. I say to my best friend Rita and the rest of the family, be thankful for the time that you had with him, precious memories and love you all shared. Take your rest until we meet again.

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