Thomas R. "Tom" Staples Jr.

Thomas R. Staples, Jr., "Tom", a resident of Clinton, died on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2023 at his home. He was 81 years old and retired from AT&T with 25 years of service and Cencom with 20 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Visitation will be at Charlet Funeral Home, Inc. in Zachary on Monday, Jan. 8, 2024 from 9 am until service at 11 am conducted by Rev. Ken Graham. Burial will be in Masonic Cemetery, Clinton. He is survived by his daughters, Denise Saucier and husband, Kenny, Dawn Wallace Roberts and husband, Frank and Hope Wallace Blanchard and husband, Andy. 2 sons, Thomas R. "Bo" Staples, III and wife, Jenny Lynn and Duke J. Staples and wife, Abigail. 2 sisters, Grace Staples Lutschg and husband, Dr. James Lutschg and Anne Staples Johnston and husband, Paul. 1 brother, Turner Staples and wife, Ronny. Grandchildren, Michael and Allison Kraemer, Trey Rockforte, Jacob Staples, Lucas Staples, Sophia Lowe and Charlie Grace Pendarvis. 1 great-grandson, Eli Thomas Kraemer. Tom is preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Reba Duke Staples, parents, Thomas R. Staples, Sr. and Ethel Turner Staples. Sisters, Arlene Ell and Sarah McDowell and a brother, Donald R. "Joe" Staples. Pallbearers will be Thomas R. "Bo" Staples, III, Trey Rockforte, Gary McDowell, Michael Thomas Kraemer, Lucas Cole Staples, Jacob Hunter Staples and John Curry. He was a member of the Zachary High School Class of 1960. He was also a member of Ramp Tramps at Clinton United Methodist Church and Red Bird Mission. Tom was an Administrative Board Member at Large and Usher at Clinton United Methodist Church. As well as an Adult member of Boy Scout Troop 60. He was a lifetime member of the Great Smoky Mountain Association. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Clinton United Methodist Church Ramp Tramp fund.