Jeffery Allen Stapleton, of Kingsport, died of injuries sustained in an automobile accident Monday, September 2, 2013.
Born in Kingsport, he was a graduate of Dobyns Bennett High School where he was All State in Football. Jeff was a graduate of Mars Hill College where he played football.
Jeff was owner of Independent Candies & Novelties.
He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church.
His father, William M. Stapleton preceded him in death.
Survivors include his mother, MaryRose Stapleton of Kingsport; brothers, Rick Stapleton and wife, Jan of Kingsport, David Stapleton and wife, Anita of Mt. Carmel; sister, Jennifer Gordon and husband, Johnny of Kingsport; nieces and nephews, Brandon Stapleton, Courtney Carroll, Brittany Yates, and Jonathan Gordon.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Pleasant View Baptist Church. The funeral service will follow visitation with Pastor Wayne Baker officiating.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday at East Lawn Memorial Park.
Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Salyers, Larry Hutchins, Jimmy Tipton, Larry Coomer, Jim Hagy, and N. R. Canipe.
Cemetery Details
East Lawn Memorial Park
4997 Memorial Blvd.
Kingsport, TN, 37664
Visitation
SEP 5. 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Pleasant View Baptist Church
2101 Stadium Dr.
Kingsport, TN, US
Funeral Service
SEP 5. 7:00 PM
Pleasant View Baptist Church
2101 Stadium Dr.
Kingsport, TN, US