In Memory Of

Franklin TappOctober 1, 1933

November 15, 2017

A good person leaves an inheritance for their children’s children, but a sinner’s wealth is stored up for the righteous.

Proverbs 13:22 (NIV)

Peebles Fayette CountyFuneral Homes & Cremation Center

Somerville and Oakland, Tennessee(901) 465-3535

www.PeeblesFuneralHome.com

In Memory Of

William Franklin TappEntered is LifeOctober 1, 1933

Departed is LifeNovember 15, 2017

Funeral Services1 P.M. Friday ~ November 17, 2017

Peebles Main Funeral ChapelSomerville, Tennessee

Officiating MinistersRev. Mike Pilcher

Munford First United Methodist ChurchMunford, Tennessee

Garner Chaffin

Final Resting PlaceHebron Cemetery

Stanton, Tennessee

PallbearersGreg Tapp, Andrew Tapp, Thomas Tapp,

Garner Chaffin, Steve Tenhundfeld and Kyeson Gonzalez

Honorary PallbearersWesley Harvell, Tom Tapp, Doug McNabb,

Sammy Rhea, Johnnie Pattat and J.G. Walker

William Franklin Tapp, age 84, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of Peggy Irene Leath Tapp, departed this life Wednesday morning, November 15, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Tapp was born October 1, 1933 in Somerville, Tennessee. He received his education in the Fayette County Public School System and served his country in the United States Navy as a young person. He was married May 26, 1956 to the former Peggy Irene Leath and he was a member of Oak Grove Methodist Church in Somerville. Mr. Tapp was a lifelong farmer that loved what he did and looked forward to farming every day. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family and friends.

Mr. Tapp is survived by his wife of 61 years, Peggy Irene Leath Tapp of Somerville, TN; three sons, Raymond Tapp (Patrice) of Somerville, TN, Michael Tapp (Calente) of Somerville, TN, Bryant Tapp (Penny) of Somerville, TN; two sisters, Olivia Hathaway (Carmen) of Bartlett, TN, Lucille Tapp Pattat (Harold) of Somerville, TN; his brother, Robert Holt “Bobby” Tapp (Magdaline) of Somerville, TN; and five grandchildren, Andrea Tapp, Alana Tapp, Brinley Tapp, Judson Tapp and Braylon Franklin Tapp.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Nimrod Tapp and Zera Holt Tapp; three sisters, Mabel Pattat, Elizabeth Scott, Virginia Morris; three brothers, Fred Wilson Tapp, Richard Thomas Tapp, Joseph Howell Tapp; and his granddaughter, Chesley Irene Tapp.

The family requests that memorials be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital in memory of Chesley Irene Tapp, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148.

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