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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
3:30 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Starts at 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Joseph Mark Stapleton, Sr., born on August 17, 1985 in McRae, Georgia, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2025 in Lumber City, Georgia. He was a beloved member of his family and will be dearly missed. Mark loved the farming life with his dad and son at Stapleton Farms. Mark attended Fishing Creek Baptist Church, where he found a deep sense of community and faith over the years.
He is survived by his son, Joseph Mark (Markus) Stapleton, Jr. and by his parents, Jeffrey Stapleton and Christy Burch Stapleton, of Lumber City. He was dearly loved by his siblings, Lori Stapleton (Chris Peacock) of Stone Mountain and Jeff Stapleton (Melissa) of Austell, Georgia. Additionally, he is survived by his grandmother, Annette Wilkes Stapleton of Lumber City. Mark was preceded in death by grandparents, D.J. and Marjorie Lord Burch, and Willard Harold Stapleton.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 3:30 PM to 4:00 PM at Fishing Creek Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be his beloved cousins: Andy Roberson, Brian Stapleton, Eddie Burgess, Sam Burgess, James Watkins, and his dear friends Neil Carter and Zack Teter. The service will be officiated by Bryan Stapleton and Rev. Dusty Allen. Following the visitation, a graveside service will commence at 4:00 PM. In case of inclement weather, visitation will be held at Fishing Creek Baptist Church, Lumber City, Georgia.
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
3:30 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Fishing Creek Cemetery
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Starts at 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Fishing Creek Cemetery
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