Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1942
DIED
2021
FUNERAL HOME
John Tapp Obituary
A native of Washington County, he was born on Feb. 17, 1942, to the late William Jefferson "Bill" and Berry Litsey Thompson Tapp.
He was a member of the Springfield Presbyterian Church, a graduate of Springfield High School and a retired employee of Universal Leaf Tobacco Company of Richmond, Virginia.
Preceding him in death were two sisters, Nell Litsey Tapp on March 11, 1938 and Berry Varble on Nov. 29, 2018, and two brothers, Sterling T. Tapp on Jan. 21, 2011 and Dudley Tapp on May 18, 2021.
Survivors include his wife, Gayla Holliday Tapp; a son, John M. Tapp and his wife, Sarah of Winter Park, Florida; two grandchildren, Noah Tapp of New York, NY and Peyton Elizabeth Tapp of Winter Park, Florida and two brothers, Dr. Jimmy Tapp and his wife, Dee and William Tapp of Elizabethtown.
In keeping with Jack's wishes cremation was chosen and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Carey & Son Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Tapp
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in John Tapp's name
Memorial Events
for John Tapp
Funeral services provided by:
Carey & Son Funeral Home216 East Main Street P.O. Box 424, Springfield, KY 40069
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor John Tapp's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
