Ralph Eugene Stapleton

Ralph Eugene Stapleton, age 69 of Greenback, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2011, at his home. He was a member of Four Mile Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his parents, Roy Buford and Nell Tallent Stapleton; brother, Jimmy Stapleton; and grandson, Angel Stapleton. Survivors include his wife, Jo Stapleton; sons and daughters-in-law, Roy and Vickey Stapleton, Michael and Dana Stapleton, James and Tina Rathbone; son, William Rathbone; grandchildren, Maegan Rathbone, Chelsea Cooper, Emily Gossett, Isaac Prater, Travis Rathbone; great grandchildren, Mykayla Rathbone, Kenna Cooper; brothers and sisters-in-law, Clark and Margarett Stapleton, David and Linda Stapleton, John and Carolyn Stapleton; sisters and brothers-in-law, Vivian and Peter Paine; sister, Jackie Gamble; many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be at 3:00 p.m. Friday at Four Mile Baptist Church with Rev. Jeff Smith officiating. The interment will follow in the Church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1-3:00 p.m. Friday at the Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the TN Baptist Childrens Home, P. O. Box 2206, Brentwood, TN 37024. McCammon-Ammons-Click Funeral Home, Maryville in charge 982-6812 www.mccammonammonsclick.com