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1976 - 2022
 Gary Michael "Mike" Stapleton, 45, of Barboursville, W.Va., went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Cabell Huntington Hospital. He was born May 6, 1976 in Huntington, W.Va., a son of Gary Lee and Linda Kay Spradling Stapleton. Michael was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Charles and Letha Stapleton; maternal grandparents, Paul and Pauline Spradling; three uncles, David E., Charles Jr., and Thomas M. Stapleton and a special cousin, David Stapleton Jr. He graduated from Marshall University with a Bachelors degree and worked for the Veterans Affairs. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his uncle and best friend, Terry Spradling; uncle, Carl Stapleton; aunt, Beverly Stapleton; a special cousin, Cathy Jo White (Wesley); and a loving coonhound, Cheaney. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2022 at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville with Pastor Chris Fulks officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Memorial Park, Huntington. Friends may visit from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Ted Wilson Memorial Scholarship Fund at Marshall University Foundation, 519 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV 25703 or to the Bloomingdale Baptist Church Food Pantry at P.O. Box 910, Barboursville, WV 25504. Online condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
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There are currently 14 condolences.
Carla Westcott
Monday March 7, 2022 at
3:53 PM
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Dear Gary and Linda, I am at a loss for words. I
Ijust want you to know that Mike was a great guy. I had the pleasure of knowing him inside and outside of the work force. He and my son have some good times together. I think the showing of people at his service gives the true portrait of his impact. I hope the good memories will ease your pain. I am so very sorry for your loss.
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Susie Venters
Monday March 7, 2022 at
1:48 PM
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Gary and Linda, I am so sorry for your loss. Mike was such a character to work with - I loved poking at him (and you) about MU. His enthusiasm helped make me an MU fan too. God Bless you.
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Craig Conner
Sunday March 6, 2022 at
12:03 PM
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May God rest your soul. Enjoyed getting to know you at Marshall basketball games and appreciated your help with my VA stuff. Forever grateful.
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Terry Childers
Saturday March 5, 2022 at
4:06 PM
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To The Family
I was shocked to hear the news about Mike. We became friends through the annual golf tournament and football team. He was truly a "Son of Marshall" and his love and dedication to Marshall will be sadly missed.
May God grant him eternal rest and you comfort and peace.
God Bless your family.
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Karen Elizabeth Jeffery
b_rose1956@yahoo.com
Saturday March 5, 2022 at
2:18 PM
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Linda and Gary I am so sorry for the loss of Michael. I will always remember him outside playing with Shane and Justin and all the neighborhood kids. You both are in my prayers!
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Traci Webb
Saturday March 5, 2022 at
1:58 PM
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Gary & Linda, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Mike was my co-worker but more importantly my friend. When my niece and grandmother died, he made sure to check on me. When my Dad passed away last summer, he (and Gary) came to Dad’s services & sat in the back. I never knew until after the fact. Mike continued to check on me from that time on, until he got sick. I’ll never forget his (their) kindness during the hardest time of my life. I’ll always remember and miss Mike.
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Ann Rimmer Guinn
Saturday March 5, 2022 at
11:39 AM
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Linda and Gary, I am so sorry to hear of Gary Michael's passing. I was so surprised and sad. You are in my prayers. ??????
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Tonya Hileman Shell
Saturday March 5, 2022 at
11:14 AM
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Linda and Gary, I am so very sorry to hear of Michael passing away. He was such a nice young man, always so friendly and pleasant. I will never forget all of our years of sitting with you all at the stadium. I am praying for you all. May God surround you with His love and His peace.
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Ronald Eugene Starcher
TheDragon1418@aol.com
Friday March 4, 2022 at
6:56 PM
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Gary & Linda & Family; I am so sorry about the passing of Michael! It is so difficult to lose a loved one, especially your child! May God be with you in this horrible time of mourning and may you be; somehow, comforted by the wonderful legacy that Michael left behind!
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Paula Dundas Hamrick
Phamrick317@gmail.com
Friday March 4, 2022 at
6:20 PM
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Gary and Linda I am profoundly sorry about Mike. He was an awesome person who will be greatly missed. You are in my prayers.
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Matthew Pett
Friday March 4, 2022 at
11:27 AM
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I will truly miss Mike. He was passionate about so many things in life. I valued him as a friend and coworker we worked together for many years.
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D Adkins
Friday March 4, 2022 at
10:40 AM
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Prayers for peace and comfort through this difficult time. Mike will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
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Allison Arbaugh
Friday March 4, 2022 at
10:34 AM
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My deepest sympathy and prayers to the Stapleton family. Mike was a fellow co-worker who always made my day with his big smile and tales. He will be greatly missed.
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Jacqueline Hale
Friday March 4, 2022 at
10:34 AM
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My heart is heavy in sending my condolences. Mikey was a wonderful co-worker and we always knew who the Herd's #1 fan was when he was present. He will be remembered and he will be missed.
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