Timmy Ray Tapp, 62, of Nebo, KY, passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021, at his home.

He was born on February 24, 1959, in Madisonville, KY, to the late Ester Polley Tapp and Charles Edward Tapp. He was formerly a heavy equipment operator for Peabody Coal and also worked for the Hopkins County Road Department. He enjoyed working on tractors and spending time with his family. Timmy was a member of the Oakley Home Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Ray Blackburn, his brothers, Carrol Tapp and Ronnie Tapp; and his sisters, Joan Stark and Joy Lykins.

Survivors include his son, Dylan (Megan) Tapp of Nebo; his daughter, Ashley Balckburn of Hanson, KY; his sisters, Charlotte Hammack of Manitou, Anne Francis and Marisa Reed Joiner, both of Madisonville; his brother, Paul (Shelia) Tapp of Nebo; fiancée, Valerie Travis of Madisonville; grandsons, Conner Blackburn, Tanner Blackburn, and Landon Blackburn; and granddaughters, Lillian Blackburn and Payton Tapp; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021, in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville, KY, with Bro. Jeff Lamb officiating. Burial to follow at Oakley Home Church Cemetery in Manitou, KY.

A visitation will be from 12 p.m. until the funeral hour Friday at the funeral home.

The pallbearers are Daniel Hammack, Josh Hammack, Derrik Tapp, Trenton Miller, Kert Reed, and Brandon Reed. Honorary pallbearers are Ben Stark and Justin Reed.