With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William Tapley of Kite, Georgia, who passed away on February 2, 2023 at the age of 52. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William Tapley to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by : his wife Barbara Jean Black Tapley; his father Sentell Tapley; and his brother Mike Smith. He is survived by : his mother Judy Thigpen Gingery; his children, Magan Watts, Cody Tapley (Carli Pope), David Black (Kendra), Stephanie Hall and Gene Hall; his grandchildren, Don Lee Watts, Holli Tapley, Hayden Tapley, Chaz Black, Holly Black, Kelbie Dismuke, Bentlee Youmans, Allie Black, Hannah Black, McKenzie Black, Oakleigh Black, Landon Hall, Payton Hall, Morgan Williford, James Jackson, Judah Hall, Brayden Hall and Maddison Hall; and his siblings, Bobby "BJ" Petty (Claudia), Randy Gingery (Alice), Dale Gingery (Vicky), Nicole Cooley (Damon) and Tim Smith (Tasha). He is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, other extended family and friends.

Because of the sudden, unexpected nature of their loss, the family respectfully requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made directly to James Funeral Home, PO Box 588, Wrens, GA 30833.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
James Funeral Home