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Doyle Stapleton Obituary
NICKELSVILLE, VA - Doyle "Wayne" Stapleton, age 69 of Nickelsville, VA passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, September 6, 2023. He was the son of the late Alfred E. and Virginia Muriel Stapleton.
Wayne retired from Kingsport Press. He was kind to everyone and lived life to the fullest.
Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by his granddaughter, Emilee Hazlett.
Surviving is his daughter, Jackie Meade; grandchildren, Tyler Hazlett (Gracen) and Haylee Hazlett; great-granddaughter, Lennon Hazlett; sisters, Nancy Odle, Shirley McConnell (Sam) and Judy Stapleton; brothers, Jack Stapleton (Janice) and Gary Stapleton; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Saturday, September 9, 2023, at Colonial Funeral Home with funeral service at 3:00 PM in the chapel. Pastor P.J. Johnson will be officiating. The family will also receive friends at the home of his daughter following the graveside service.
Graveside service will follow at Elliott Cemetery, Nickelsville, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Camron Estepp and Luke Finch for their friendship among many others he enjoyed spending time with.
Online condolences may be made to the Stapleton family by visiting our website at www.colonialfhscott.com
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, Weber City, VA is honored to serve the family Doyle "Wayne" Stapleton.
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Emma Marie Starnes-Hartsock
September 11, 2023
Prayers for you all. So sorry to hear of your dads passing Jackie.
Davis
September 9, 2023
We love you Ms. Meade. Prayers
Abby and Ava Davis
Shirley & Sam McConnell
September 8, 2023
He’s was my youngest brother, oh how I miss him. He’s the one I could always turn to. Thankful to be his Sister & for all the memories & years we had together. I Love You Wayne.
Darrel & Linda Campbell
September 8, 2023
The family is in our thoughts and prayers.
Lisa Helton
September 7, 2023
I had the privilege to live beside of Wayne years back on Ponderosa was such a sweet man and got some good memories. Jackie I’m so sorry to see this my love and prayers to all of u may the Lord comfort all of u threw this
Tracy Collett Buckles
September 7, 2023
Prayers for you and your family Jackie
Tim Spider Anderson
September 7, 2023
I work the fuzz for several years at the press he was a good friend to work with we always enjoyed each other's company
Kim Fields
September 7, 2023
I sure hate to hear of Wayne’s passing. I worked with him at “The Press”. Prayers for all his family.
Gary Blankenbeckler
September 7, 2023
I will miss you Wayne. RIP Buddy!
Mikey & Donna Campbell
September 7, 2023
Wayne always had a smile! He will be missed!
Peggy Broadwater
September 7, 2023
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Love you all!
Whitnee & Leonard Williams
September 7, 2023
Prayer for peace and comfort during this difficult time. Leonard and I (Whitnee), was Wayne’s neighbors for a couple of years. He was such a nice and kind man. Always had stories to tell. We’ll miss him dearly!
Geneva Garrett
September 7, 2023
He was a great man. So glad I got the chance to know him... My prayers are with the family . He will be missed.
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