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1944 - 2011
.jpg) Honorable Charles "Sam" Stapleton, 66, Mayor of Proctorville, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at home. He was born August 9, 1944 in Huntington, WV. son of Lillian Elkins Stapleton of Proctorville, Ohio and the late Steve Stapleton. In addition to his father he was preceded in death by granddaughter Carmen Stapleton. In addition to his mother he is survived by his wife Gloria Stapleton; son Charles, Jr. (Cathy) Stapleton of Proctorville, Ohio; six grandchildren Christopher, Patrick, Tena, Carey, Terra and Dairus Stapleton; two great grandchildren Logan and Hayden; one brother Glen Stapleton of Ona, WV; two sisters Shelby Curry of Proctorville, Ohio and Sharon Bryant of Scott Depot, WV; and several nieces and nephews. He was sitting Mayor of Proctorville. He was a Vietnam War Veteran. He retired from the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy and the United States Postal Service. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio by Pastor Randy Thompson. Burial will follow in Miller Memorial Gardens, Miller, Ohio. Proctorville V.F.W. Post 6878 will conduct military graveside rites. Visitation will be held 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2011 at Hall Funeral Home, Proctorville, Ohio. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/hall. |
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Jeff Williamson
Monday March 5, 2012 at
8:22 PM
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I first met Stape at Seymour Johnson AFB in 1976. When he found out I was from Huntington he took me under is wing and guided me along the way. I just found out today that he passed on. There were many times I should have stopped by to see him when I was in town from Goldsboro NC...Sorry Charlie I didnt do that...God Bless you...I will miss you "BOY"
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Cindy Horner-Mays
Tuesday August 2, 2011 at
1:07 PM
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One of my very favorite veterans!! The last time I seen him I kissed him on the forehead and thanked him for being a Veteran!! He fought a good fight!!
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Leroy Walling
lwwalling@aol.com
Saturday July 30, 2011 at
10:27 PM
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Stape and I were together on the SAC MSET team. We were both munitions guys and we hung together when we went on inspection trips. He was a little crazy but I liked him. We were technical inspectors but Charlie was always interested in how the troops were being treated. I was a technical kind of guy but Stape was a people person. I think you know that.
Charlie was always talking trash about his basketball prowess. He said we could just call him "The Great One". So I called him "Stape the great". My little girl heard us talking and she thought we were saying "Stape the Grape". So from then on, at our house, he was "Stape the Grape".
I love you Stape.
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Denise Blair
Saturday July 30, 2011 at
8:41 PM
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We are so sorry for your loss, my son and I used to deliver papers with Charlie and sometimes we had some long waits for our papers, we would all just sit and talk and have a good time. A few times they were so late we came to your house and Charlie would make us a pot of coffr
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Donna Gail Lewis Thompson
Friday July 29, 2011 at
6:19 PM
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For my dear childhood friend Sam, I loved you like a brother & will miss you terribly. You will be a wonderful memory. your friend, Donna Gail
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Lisa Cooper
Friday July 29, 2011 at
2:26 PM
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So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you.
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Greg Caserta
gregcaserta@hotmail.com
Friday July 29, 2011 at
12:51 PM
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Dear family,
My prayers are with you and my heart goes out to each of you. Sincerely, Greg Caserta
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Kenneth HIleman
lawco44@yahoo.com
Friday July 29, 2011 at
9:29 AM
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I knew Sam for many years! Sam was a good person and would do any thing to help any one! RIP Sam you will be missed by many! My thought's and prayer go out to the family!
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Ted and Friday Simpson
Friday July 29, 2011 at
9:25 AM
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We want to express our deep felt sorrow for your loss. He will be missed by all of Proctorville. He did a Great job for our little town.
Sincerely Ted and Friday Simpson
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Daisy Ellis Edwards
Friday July 29, 2011 at
8:26 AM
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Glen and Sharon, so sorry to hear of your loss. Love and Prayers.
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Denny and Stephanie Woolfolk
Friday July 29, 2011 at
8:06 AM
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Glen and Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your brother. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God watch over you all during this hard time and give you strength.
Love to you all! Denny and Stephanie Woolfolk
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Donna Hardy Williamson
Thursday July 28, 2011 at
4:30 PM
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May the arms of God surround you during this difficult time. The Family of Bill and Virignia Graham Hardy
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