Funeral service for R.E. Tapscott, 81, of Hartselle, will be Sunday, December 10, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Bro. Spencer Bell and Bro. Greg Alred officiating. Mr. Tapscott will lie in state from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Sunday at the church. The burial will be in the adjoining cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, December 9, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Peck Funeral Home.
Mr. Tapscott died on Friday, December 8, 2023. He was born on November 29, 1942, in Morgan County to Shields Edward Tapscott and Nellie Pearl Prince Tapscott. He was a long-time member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and in numerous roles including Chairman of Deacons and treasurer. Mr. Tapscott loved quail hunting and spending time with his family and friends. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Brenda Roy Tapscott; and brother, Glen Tapscott.
Survivors include:
Two Sons:
Stacy Tapscott (Tina)
Jason Tapscott
One Brother:
Ricky Tapscott
Two Sisters:
Gail Nuss
Etta Fowler
Five Grandchildren:
Ansley Smith (Miles)
Olivia Tapscott
Tyde Tapscott
Emma Tapscott
Rowe Tapscott
Pallbearers will be Tyde Tapscott, Miles Smith, Joe Nuss, Seth Nuss, Andrew Nuss, Chris Wallace, Mickey Wallace, and Myron Tapscott.
In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to Mt. Zion Baptist Church at 250 Mt. Zion Road, Hartselle, Alabama 35640.
