Charles A. Tapley
October 31, 1934 — June 28, 2023
Charles A. Tapley, 88 of Greenbrier, Arkansas went to be with the Lord on June 28, 2023. He was born on October 31, 1934 in Greenbrier, Arkansas to the late Alfred Tapley and Vivian (Glover) Tapley.
Charles was a cowboy at heart, his loyalty, dry humor, and physical stature, complimented his way of life...he even walked with the strength and look of a true cowboy. One of his most cherished accomplishments was the Arkansas Rodeo Association Champion Team Roper in 1974. Charles was an avid croppie fisherman and loved camping with friends. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed socializing with them around a big black wash pot of frying fish or a coffee pot and piece of pie. He enjoyed meeting the Coffee Club members at the Arkansas Peddlers Antique Mall on a regular basis. Charles served Faulkner County as a Deputy Sheriff until his retirement. Charles could often be seen at the Faulkner County Singing Conventions (in honor of his beloved and talented wife Helen Mack) and he attended Springhill Baptist Church and he will be remembered as a friend to all and a true example of a good man.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen Mack Tapley; parents, Alfred and Vivian Tapley; and son-law, Bo Elliott.
Charles is survived by his daughters, Vickie Sue Elliott of Greenbrier, Arkansas and Gayla Sybert and husband Randy of Little Rock, Arkansas; grandchildren, Nick Naylor of Greenbrier, Arkansas, Natalie Naylor of Greenbrier, Arkansas and Blair Sybert of Charleston, South Carolina; great grandchildren, Alex Stanton, Arden Naylor, and Ethan Berry; siblings, Patricia Simmons of Greenbrier, Arkansas, and Jim Tapley and wife Kathey of Greenbrier, Arkansas; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation will be from 10:00am to 11:00am on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Springhill Baptist Church.
Funeral will be at 11:00am on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Springhill Baptist Church with Brother Ed Stephenson and Brother Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating with burial following to Springhill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tripp Tapley, Tate Tapley, Jacob Tapley, Caleb Tapley, Jimmy Everett and Nick Wallace.
Charles was a cowboy at heart, his loyalty, dry humor, and physical stature, complimented his way of life...he even walked with the strength and look of a true cowboy. One of his most cherished accomplishments was the Arkansas Rodeo Association Champion Team Roper in 1974. Charles was an avid croppie fisherman and loved camping with friends. He loved his family and friends and enjoyed socializing with them around a big black wash pot of frying fish or a coffee pot and piece of pie. He enjoyed meeting the Coffee Club members at the Arkansas Peddlers Antique Mall on a regular basis. Charles served Faulkner County as a Deputy Sheriff until his retirement. Charles could often be seen at the Faulkner County Singing Conventions (in honor of his beloved and talented wife Helen Mack) and he attended Springhill Baptist Church and he will be remembered as a friend to all and a true example of a good man.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Helen Mack Tapley; parents, Alfred and Vivian Tapley; and son-law, Bo Elliott.
Charles is survived by his daughters, Vickie Sue Elliott of Greenbrier, Arkansas and Gayla Sybert and husband Randy of Little Rock, Arkansas; grandchildren, Nick Naylor of Greenbrier, Arkansas, Natalie Naylor of Greenbrier, Arkansas and Blair Sybert of Charleston, South Carolina; great grandchildren, Alex Stanton, Arden Naylor, and Ethan Berry; siblings, Patricia Simmons of Greenbrier, Arkansas, and Jim Tapley and wife Kathey of Greenbrier, Arkansas; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Visitation will be from 10:00am to 11:00am on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Springhill Baptist Church.
Funeral will be at 11:00am on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Springhill Baptist Church with Brother Ed Stephenson and Brother Freddie Mark Wilcox officiating with burial following to Springhill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tripp Tapley, Tate Tapley, Jacob Tapley, Caleb Tapley, Jimmy Everett and Nick Wallace.
To send flowers to the family in memory of Charles A. Tapley, please visit our flower store.