Sumter County GaArchives Obituaries.....Frank Davenport Stapleton  April 7 1963
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Americus Times - Recorder. Monday, April 8, 1963, Front Page. Americus, Sumter Co., GA

Tuesday Funeral Rites

Frank D. Stapleton, 68, Local Civic Leader Dies

Frank D. Stapleton, 68, businessman and outstanding local civic leader, died at 
the Americus and Sumter County Hospital Sunday about 8 P. M. following an 
extended illness.

A lifelong resident of Sumter County, he was the son of the late Lawson and 
Leila Davenport Stapleton.

Mr. Stapleton was a veteran of World War I and took an active part in affairs 
of the American Legion.  He was a member and past commander of John D. Mathis 
Post 2 here.  The prominent citizen was also a member of Calvary Episcopal 
Church.

Survivors include his widow, the former Elsie Birdsong; three daughters, Mrs. 
John F. Buchanan, Decatur, Misses Frances and Elsie Stapleton, both of 
Americus; two brothers, Lawson D. Stapleton and Walter D. Stapleton, of 
Americus; and one nephew, Walter Stapleton, Jr. of Americus.

Funeral services will be held  Tuesday at 10:30 a. m. from Calvary Episcopal 
Church with Father David Pritchard officiating.

Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Members of the ___ American Legion and ___ ___ ___ will serve as honorary pall 
bearers.

Reese Park Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Source: Americus Times Recorder Front Page Monday, April 8, 1963.

Additional Comments:
Frank Davenport Stapleton was born 23 June 1894 and died 07 April 1963, son of 
Lawson Stapleton and Leila Davenport Stapleton.  He was married to Elsie 
Birdsong who died 13 November 1969.

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