Paul E. Maples, 90, of Batesville passed away Thursday, January 4, 2024.
He was born May 12, 1933, in Jefferson City, Missouri to Lowell Maples and Elta E. Long Maples.
Paul was a member of Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall North. He was a graduate of Batesville High School where he played football. He later went on to graduate from UT Memphis in 1955 as a Pharmacist and he practiced for 40 years. He was kind, honorable, and very witty. He bought his girls ponies at a young age and they still have horses to this day. Paul enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, and golfing as well as watching golf on TV.
Survivors include his daughters, Dr. Renee Ross (Bryan) of Cord and Denise Maples of Cammack Village; stepson, Boyce Hamlett (Gloria Ann) of Warren; daughter-in-law, Julie Maples of Batesville; two grandchildren, Adam Montgomery (Jera) and Blanton Montgomery; three great-grandchildren; and caretakers, Judy Clark and Barbara Marlin.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Coleen Maples; son, Eddie Maples, Jr.; and stepson, Tim Hamlett.
Pallbearers are Bryan Ross, Blanton Montgomery, Adam Montgomery, Andy Edwards, Randy Price, and Richard Salome. Honorary pallbearers will be Micah Hamlett, Mark Harmon, Boyce Hamlett, Boyce Hamlett, Jr. and Brandon Hamlett.
Graveside services will begin at 11:00 am Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Oaklawn Cemetery with James Knight officiating.
Visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 am Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Roller-Crouch Funeral Home in Batesville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his honor to the Humane Society of Independence County, 5 Environmental Drive, Batesville, AR 72501, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, 2 Natural Resources Dr, Little Rock, AR 72205, or The Other Side, 4744 Wilburn Rd, Wilburn, AR 72179.
