Timothy Alan Tapley

Timothy (Tim) Alan Tapley of Hendersonville, NC, born in Swainsboro, Georgia on February 10, 1959, went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2024, after a brief accident and subsequent complications at his home in Hendersonville, NC.  He was preceded in death by his father, James Sollie Tapley.  Tim is survived by his wife, Juany, two stepsons, Marcelo (Margarita),and Mauricio Retamal, (Jennifer) , grandchildren, Nelson, Catalina, Juan Pablo, Felipe Matias, Matia and Sebastian Retamal;  a brother, Jim Tapley (Cathy) of Winter Garden, FL, Sister, Teresa Peden, of Madison, GA, Mother, LaRose Tapley, Macon, GA, uncles, Jeff Tapley,(Vivian) Charles Elkins,(Belinda) and nieces, Shanna Jadooram (Michael) Cheyenne Peden, nephews, Shane Tapley (David Pyle)Dakota Peden, and a host of cousins and friends.

Tim served in the US Army, training in communications and served in Germany. He briefly worked in tower construction and later became a long-Distance truck driver for Wilson Art in Hendersonville, NC. He loved being able to see the country for many years and shared many funny stories and escapades. A back injury and severe arthritis made it impossible to continue his work and after his early retirement he enjoyed being on his patio in his rocking chair, watching the deer and whatever animals appeared in his back yard. He had a name for them all. He and his friend and neighbor, Jaime Banther, shared many cups of coffee and lots of good times together.  Tim loved hearing from his family and friends on Facebook and always kept his sense of humor. He was proud of his home and yard and kept a garden as long as his health allowed.  He and his wife canned and froze fruits and vegetables from his garden. His beautiful blue Harley Davidson antique motorcycle was his pride and joy.  He loved riding in the mountains and taking road trips. He loved music and even tried his hand at guitar.  A giant of a man, Tim was loved and respected for his quiet, sweet, and humble nature and he always tried to keep up with old friends and acquaintances through Facebook and texts.

Tim loved to remind people of the childhood story when sledding down a steep hill in Mendham, NJ, his friend wound up in the briar patch and Tim rushed over to help him up and making sure he was ok.  The young man’s mother thanked him and told him that he was a young man with “character!”  He never forgot the story and indeed he was always a man of character.  Family, friends and home were the most important things in his life.

A graveside memorial service will be held in Swainsboro, Georgia, Saturday, October 12, 2024 at the Elkins burial plot at 1:00 p.m. in Swainsboro City Cemetery.

Friends will be welcomed 30 mins prior to the service.  In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the church of your choice or Tunnel to Towers at https:www.t2t.org.

Chapman Funeral Home of Swainsboro is in charge of arrangements.