Scott Dale Stapleton

Scott Dale Stapleton, 39, of Norfolk, VA, died on 10/27/2010 at 11:33 am at Norfolk, VA. He was born on June 12, 1971 in Warsaw, Indiana. He was born to Joann Stapleton.Scott is a 1991 Warsaw Community High School graduate. He has faithfully served his Country since entering the United Sates Navy in 1991 and was stationed aboard the USS Wasp (LHD-1 Amphibious Assault Ship) where his Naval Rating was an E-6, Machinist Mate First Class. His duties included serving as Ship’s Technical Publication Custodian, Engineering Trouble Call Manager, Throttleman-Engine Room, Repair Locker Member-Ship’s Emergency Services, Berthing Petty Officer, and Mentor for Junior Seaman Scott is survived by his mother Joann Stapleton of Warsaw, IN; his sister Natasha Stapleton of Warsaw, IN; a nephew Brandon Scott Ousley of Warsaw, IN. In addition, he is survived by his uncle Ed (and spouse Maria) Stapleton of Silver Lake, IN and Phil (and spouse Nina) Stapleton of South Whitley, IN. His cousins include Whitney and Ashley Stapleton of Warsaw, IN; Melanie Turner of Warsaw, IN, Kaidence and Haley Carey of Warsaw, IN; Kathy Rodgers of South Whitley, IN and Jamesyn Rodgers of South Whitley, IN. He was preceded by his grandmother Ethel Stapleton on May 16, 1989 and grandfather Jo Edd Stapleton on April 17, 1998. Pastor Ralph Dotson will officiate the funeral services. Full Military Graveside Rites will be provided by the United States Navy. Services will be held at Full gospel Tabernacle Church 204 N. Main St. Claypool, IN on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at 10;00 am. Calling hours will be 4-8 pm AT THE FUNERAL CHAPEL on Friday, November 5, 2010. Burial will be at Graceland Cemetery - Claypool, IN. McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel - Warsaw, IN is in charge of arrangements. The family kindly requests memorial contributions be made to: Young Tigers Footballand CheerleadingPO Box 1362Warsaw, IN 46581