Elvis L. Staples, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Monday, December 25, 2017 at his home.

He was born on November 14, 1939 in Cleaton, KY to the late Celia Arnold Staples and Jesse James Staples. Elvis was a United States Army Veteran and was formerly a supervisor at TVA. He was a member of Second Baptist Church in Madisonville. He enjoyed doing upgrades to his home and yard work.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his first wife, June Warman Staples; brothers, Harold Staples, James Staples and Rufus Staples; and sisters, Loyce Staples and Christine Hersey.

Survivors include his wife of thirty-three years, Carolyn Staples; son, Bob Byrum and wife, Roslyn of Madisonville; granddaughter, Nikki Byrum Manley and husband, Todd of Owensboro, KY; great-grandson, Colton Clark of Owensboro; brother, Marvin Staples of Central City, KY; sisters, Pauline Speaks of Indianapolis, IN, Clarice Kimmel of Moorseville, IN and Joyce Sears of Central City; and four nephews and eleven nieces.

A private family service will be held in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Rev. Jonathan Lail officiating. Burial to follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Central City.

Condolences may be made to the family at www.harrisfuneralinc.com.