Mr. James S."Sollie" Tapley

January 17, 1936 - November 17, 2016

James Solomon (Sollie) Tapley, 80, surrounded by his wife, family members, and medical staff in prayer, left his earthly life Nov. 17, 2016, at Coliseum Northside Hospital in Macon, GA. Known to his family and friends, he was a simple man of humble nature born Jan. 17, 1936 in Swainsboro, GA. He and the love of his life and childhood sweetheart, LaRose Elkins Tapley, married 60 years, together had three children, Jim Tapley, (Cathy) of Winter Garden FL.; Tim Tapley (Juany) of Hendersonville, NC; and Teresa Peden of Madison, GA. Also surviving are four grandchildren, Shanna Jadooram (Michael) of Nashville, TN, Shane Tapley, Princeton, NJ; Cheyenne and Dakota Peden of Madison, GA.; Brother, John Tapley Swainsboro, GA. and Jeff Tapley (Vivian) of N. Augusta, GA and one great grandchild, Remy Jadooram and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Sollie will be remembered for his loving, kind, and pleasant nature, work ethic, dedication to his family, and love of all animals, including stray cats and birds. He was a loving father, dedicated friend, loyal employee, and neighbor, always willing to go out of his way to help anyone, and the extra mile for his employer. He served seven years in the Georgia National Guard. He was a past member of Crenshaw UMC Men’s Bible Class, past President of Blackstone, VA Rotary Club, former member of the Society of Plastics Engineers, Salem UMC Men’s Club, Jonesboro Civil Service volunteer, and Jonesboro Jaycees. He was well known throughout the plastics manufacturing industry as an expert in the field of recycling plastic goods. His devotion to his family and his wide circle of friends throughout the United States, along with his dedication to his work place, was beyond reproach. He enjoyed sports, playing football in high school, coaching Little League teams, nominated as Best Looking in his Senior Class of 1956, named King of Swainsboro High School and King of the Pine Tree Festival in 1956. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 22, at 1:00 PM, at the City of Swainsboro Cemetery, Swainsboro, GA, where friends may greet the family after the service. Rev. Dr. Donald Kea will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children’s Hospital, or the church or charity of your choice. Arrangements are being made by Starling-Evans Funeral Home, Harlem, GA. Please sign the online guestbook at www.starling-evans.com