Uncle, I think about you every day that the world reminds me of you. I feel your smile and laughter with every mention of Jacksonville’s Jaguars. I feel your love and warmth every time I see my own middle name as I share that with you. I feel your life and hope when your name is conjured in every story shared by a loved one. I miss you every day and I love every eternity. With love, Jessica

Despite facing many tragedies and even after serving in a war, Uncle Donald was always that happy guy. He was quite the presence. I always enjoyed Uncle Donald's happy spirit and booming voice. 

I'm so sad that we lost one of the good guys, my Uncle Donald Tapley.


- Jannaeé Sick

My humble brethren. I will miss your comments and incite on our Facebook and messenger post everyday. Rest in peace. I know with your spirit you are where we all hope to be one day.
Bless you my long distant friend. 

Hello my name Doug me and Donald was Classmate at lsaiah Blocker Elementary School..

Today Your Light Stop Shining
Gone to Your Heavenly home
By
Annalecia Nicole Holloway 
1/13/2021@447pm
ALLRIGHTSRESERVED 
Today Your Light Stop Shining and I am lost without you.
Remembering your heart, and I am more than just blue.
You loved hard, with your family, your love has shown.
Yet your light went out, I can't believe that you are gone.
It seems that just the other day, was the last I heard your voice.
Living in pain, was no longer God's choice.
You made your entry with love for your world.
I remember your fight, when I was a little girl.
I tremble in agony, your passion was your cost.
You loved so deep, look at what the world has lost.
No more loneliness, as you have flown away with the doves
Joining your wife, your brother, and Momma up above.
So many questions still comes my way.
I am missing my brother and the crazy things that you say.
God saw your pain, and said to you no more.
This is my child and his pain had to go.
I will miss your smile, and your desire to run the course.
I will miss your sadness but your love I will miss the most.
Upon enchanted wings, you have made your heavenly flight.
To rest with the angels in God's perfect delight.
I will miss you my brother, in ways you will never see.
Until the day that we meet again, just you and me.
Tell Gabriel to stand firm, as you enter the promise land.
Your worth on this earth will be remembered quite grand.
Loveones: Wife, Bridgette Marie Tapley(deceased) Son, Markus Ruff, Mother, Mary J. Holloway(deceased) Father, Henry Alvin Tapley Senior(deceased), Brothers and Family: Henry Alvin Tapley Jr. (deceased) , Isaiah and Dolly Tapley, John and Kim Tapley, Jessica Tapley(Stiles son) Jannaee Sick(Miles son) Felicia Tapley, Randy Sr. and Patricia Tapley. Danielle Tapley and family, Randy Tapley Jr. and family, Edward Daniels, Annalecia Holloway: Tristan Holloway and Victoria Burnett and family, Cory and Kristen Holloway and family, Keith Tapley and family, Rodney Mitchell and a host of newly found family

My dear uncle....  
was always full of joy. You always saw the good.  You thought the highest of me even when I didn’t deserve it.  You were always proud of me.  You would give your last if I asked for it.  You were there for our graduations and birthdays.  You never forgot anything.  I missed you while I was in Jacksonville.  I couldn’t get in touch.  I should have tried harder.  I told you next time.  I didn’t know that would mean in the next life.  You’re home now.  With grandma and Auntie Brigette and Uncle Alvin.  I’ll be watching the games for you in case there’s no TV in heaven.  I know you’ll be watching over me.  I hope I still make you proud.  I miss you.  

Love eternally,
Jessica Renee Tapley

Annalecia,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this time.  I pray you find strength and comfort among friends, family and the Holy Scriptures.

OBITUARY

Donald Renae Tapley

September 6, 1958 – January 13, 2021

Hardage-Giddens Riverside Funeral Home & Riverside Memorial Park

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