James Edward Tapley Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of James Edward Tapley of Walterboro, South Carolina, born in Charleston, South Carolina, who passed away on July 14, 2022 at the age of 83. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Elsie Baron and James E. Tapley, Sr.; his wife Bennie Tapley; his son Donald B. Tapley; and his grandson Jeffrey Deguzman.
He is survived by: his children, John Glenn Tapley of Canadys, SC and Rhonda R. Tapley (Joel) of Mt. Pleasant, SC; and his brother Raymond Royall of Baton Rouge, LA. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Charleston Animal Society (http://www.charlestonanimalsociety.org) or Friends of Colleton County Animal Shelter (http://www.foccas-sc.org).
