Herbert Staples

Herbert Staples age 87 of Massillon passed away November 9, 2009 at Affinity Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born July 19, 1922 in Wadley, AL to the late Frank & Bernice (Hill) Staples. He attended Dover Schools. Herbie was employed by both Grays Drug Store and the Eaton Mfg. for over 32 years. He served as a paratrooper in WW II. He was preceded in death by his wife Sallie Staples in 2002, brothers Albert, Robert and Carl Staples; and two sisters, Marquerite Johnson and Greta Hawkins. He leaves to cherish his memory five children: Michael (Brenda) Staples and Bonnie Staples all of Georgia; Damon Staples, Renee Lakey and Cheryl Martin all of Massillon; a sister Mary (Robert) Morrison and a brother Delaurel (Laree) Staples. Grandchildren: Michael Staples II, Stephanie Staples, Syreeta Staples, Sophia (Claude) Brown, Sharylann (Orlando) Staples-Hudson, Clarice (James) McGuire, Nicole Martin, Quiana Gulley, Tamia Gulley and William Martin and 23 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Two sister in-laws: Audrey Snowden and Kernola Arnold; a very special friend Clyde Mitchell. There are many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A Home-Going Celebration of Herbert Staples life will be 11 AM Saturday at the Paquelet Funeral Home, Elder Gerald Evans will officiate. Burial will be at Massillon Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday from 9 AM until the service. Messages of support and sympathy can be sent to the family at www.paquelet.com. Paquelet – Massillon A Golden Rule Funeral Home 330-833-3222