Laurel James Tapman,Jr's Obituary
Laurel J. Tapman, Jr., age 87, of Millsboro died peacefully surrounded by his family at his son's home in Laurel, DE on November 24, 2011. Born in Bullbeger, Virginia on March 13, 1924, he was the son of the late Laurel James, Sr. and Anna Taylor Tapman. He was spent his entire life on the Eastern Shore, except for his service in the US Army overseas. He earned a good conduct medal, WW II Victory medal, and was decorated for Asiatic Pacific Service and American Theater Service. In 1947, he married his wife, Kathleen Joseph Tapman, and had 52 years with her until her passing in 1999. Laurel worked for 45 years in the poultry business at Townsends, Inc. Laurel is survived by his son: Bryan Tapman, and his wife Darlene, of Laurel and his daughter: Zella Andrie, and husband Bill, of Millsboro, and a son-in-law: Skip Ulrich, of Georgetown. He was preceded in death by one daughter: Linda Ulrich. He is also survived by his siblings: William Tapman, and his wife Elizabeth; Shirley Moore; Glenna Layton; and a sister-in-law: Sarah Tapman. He was preceded by one brother, Richard Tapman. He has six grandchildren: Chris Tapman; Jennifer Bloodsworth; Ronnie Andrie, and wife Tammy; Mike Andrie, and wife Stacey; Dawn Drew, and husband Stewart; and Holly Ferebee, and husband John. He also has a step grandson: Stacey Lowe, and his wife Brooke. He has fifteen great-grandchildren: Ashley Tapman; Donna Tapman; Kayla Tapman; Lee Bloodsworth; Christian Bloodsworth; RonRon Andrie; Brandon Andrie; Tiffany Andrie; Dalton Andrie; Jordan Drew; Lanay Drew; Cherie Ferebee; Heather Ferebee; Nicki Ferebee; and Morgan Lowe. Laurel also is survived by two great-great grandchildren. A funeral service and celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, December 1, at 1:00 PM at the Watson Funeral Home; 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, DE where friends may call one hour prior to the service for visitation and viewing. Pastor Robert Hudson will officiate. Interment follows at the Carey's Cemetery with conferring of Military Honors. Arrangements by Watson Funeral Home Electronic condolences may be sent to www.watsonfh.com
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