Michael T. Tapper
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Michael Tapper, age 77 of Murrells Inlet, SC passed away peacefully Saturday July 13, 2024.
Formerly of Yardley, PA, Mr. Tapper was born in Trenton, NJ the son of the late George A. Tapper and Nancy D'Amico Tapper.
Mr. Tapper was a proud Veteran having served in the United States Army and retiring with the rank of Captain. He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed boating and cooking for his family and friends.
Survivors include his loving wife, Gale Tapper, Murrells Inlet, SC; sister, Susan Tapper, Murrells Inlet, SC; sister-in-law, Nancy Tompkins, brother-in-law, Kenneth Tompkins and sister-in-law, Laurie Tompkins all of Murrells Inlet, SC; nephew, Michael Tompkins, NJ; nieces, Ariel Tompkins, Murrells Inlet, SC and Alexis Tompkins Pfeiffer, NJ.
Mr. Tapper will be interred with military honors in Arlington National Cemetery with day and time to be announced.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Wounded Warrior Project at , www.woundedwarriorproject.org, or to Toys for Tots at www.toysfortots.org or to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at www.stjude.org
The family would like to express a special "Thank You" to the ICU Staff at Tidelands Waccamaw Hospital in Murrells Inlet, the many supportive friends and family members, and the fellow servicemen from Aschaffenburg, Germany.
Burroughs Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet, SC (843.651.1440) is assisting the family.