Allen Arthur Stapleton, 77, of Olive Hill, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington.
He was born at Olive Hill on April 25, 1947, a son of the late Estil and Garnet McDowell Stapleton.
Al loved Olive Hill and Carter County. His professional career began over 60 years ago with Olive Hill Fire and Rescue as a firefighter, working his way up to Fire Chief. He also served as a member of Grayson and Carter City fire departments. Al served as president of Carter County Firefighters Association, Eastern Kentucky Firefighters Association, and Kentucky Firefighters Association. He served as deputy sheriff under Sheriff Coleman Binion, deputy coroner and dispatcher for Carter County Emergency Medical Service. Al was an Olive Hill city council member for 12 years, city code enforcement officer, and Director of Olive Hill Emergency Management.
Al was a member and current commander of Moore Armstrong Post 138 Sons of the American Legion. He was a Kentucky Colonel and Forestry Warden for Division of Forestry. Al was employed by Carter County School System for several years and most recently with Globe Funeral Chapel.
Survivors include his loving wife of 51 years, Bonnie S. Angel Stapleton; one daughter, Amanda Lynn Stapleton-Tuhy of Olive Hill; two sons, Jason Allen Stapleton of Olive Hill and Adam Joseph (Sarah) Stapleton of Grayson; one sister JoAnn Stapleton Hall of Lexington; one brother, Jack (Victoria) Stapleton of Boca Raton, Florida; five grandchildren, Anyah Brielle Tuhy, Gavynn McClain Tuhy, Pacey Tadd Stapleton, Dawson Allen Stapleton, and Sebastion Allen Stapleton; and a step-grandson, Nathan (Faith) Steele. Many other family members and friends also survive who will sadly miss him.
Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2025, at Three Pine Freewill Baptist Church, 146 Route 3298 at Olive Hill, with Larrel Alley, Bro. Gary Sparks, and Bro. Harold Horton officiating. Burial will follow in Jr. OUAM Cemetery at Olive Hill.
Friends may visit from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday, February 20, 2025, and after 9:00 a.m. Friday, February 21, 2025, at Three Pine Freewill Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be Richard Cyrus, Chris Eden, Brent Dean, Larrel Alley, Billy Selvage, and Eddie Rucker.
Globe Funeral Chapel at Olive Hill is honored to serve the family of Allen Arthur Stapleton.
