of Little Rock, AR
June 16, 1936 - July 18, 2014
Norris ''Goat Man'' Stapleton, 78, passed away on Friday, July 18, 2014 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on June 16, 1936 in Minford, Ohio to his parents, Earl Stapleton and Nellie (Wright) Stapleton.
He was a retired phone company employee and a jack of many trades.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Nellie Stapleton; his wife Dorothy Stapleton; three sisters, June Stapleton Alexander, Eulah Sue Stapleton Henesy, Hazel Stapleton Levi and seven brothers, Robert Earl Stapleton, Jack Stapleton, Paul Stapleton, Samuel Stapleton, George Stapleton, Pete Stapleton and his twin, Roger Stapleton.
He is survived by two daughters, Mona Sayers of Ratcliff, Arkansas and Donna Naegle of Little Rock, Arkansas; one son, Daniel E. Stapleton of Anderson, IN; six grandchildren, Raegen Lynn Naegle, Sara Jane Robinson, Rebecca Dawn Naegle-Sneed, Colt Norris Gene Sayers, Jade Elizabeth Stapleton and Jessica Lynn Thompson; five great-grandchildren, Eve Anya Blankenship, Samantha Lynn Williams, Daniel Britton, Braidyn Alexander Stapleton and William Floyd Thompson; one sister, Carma Stapleton Baldin of Indianapolis, IN and three brothers, Frank Stapleton of Las Vegas, NE, Richard Stapleton of Sciotoville, OH, and Joseph Stapleton of Legioneer, IN.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Sunday, July 20, 2014 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel in Paris.
Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Monday, July 21, 2014 at Roller Funeral Home Chapel, under the direction of Roller Funeral Home-Paris.
Cremation and a memorial service will be held at a later date in Indiana.
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5 Condolence(s)
Sara Jane
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
My grandpa Norris was so very special to me!!! I enjoyed sharing my thoughts and dreams & silly things that I would never say to anyone else, he kept all my secrets and I was never ashamed or second guessed who I was when around him. He taught me so much in my lifetime I could not get it all written down, but I am the person I am today largely in due to my grandpa & the words of wisdom he gave me. Life lessons & truths of the earth. I will miss him terribly. So grateful for every min. Every tear, every song, every story, every laugh, every hug, & every dance we shared. Dance on Goatman.... Save one for me!!! Love you always.
Yvonne (Hickman) Moffet
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your brother June. I didn't know him personally but i know you and your heart must be sad to have lost your brother. May God give you comfort during this time of mourning and sorrow please take care of yourself you are loved.
Kevin Britton
Monday, July 21, 2014
Good ole Norris. Always a smile, always a laugh, always a good time. Happy to share his fresh grown veggies & homemade wine. That's what I will remember most about the Goat man. He would share what he had, even if it was all he had. Rest in peace.
Raegen Naegle
Saturday, July 19, 2014
Dear Grandpa, I can't believe you are gone. You fought such a brave battle. Thank you for being you no matter what, teaching me to two step, praying under the big oak, making the best blackberry wine, laughing like woody wood pecker and for loving me. I love you so much! It hurts so much there is just so much emptiness.
Love,
Raegen
Sharilyn Stapleton
Saturday, July 19, 2014
We Will miss you very much RIH always in our hearts we love you.