Byron Dean Tapley Obituary
The family of Byron Dean Tapley of Austin, Texas announces his passing on June 22, 2026. Byron, born on January 16, 1933, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his wife Sophie; and his sisters, Betty Glasscock and Carol Johnson. He is survived by: his sons, Mark and Craig; his daughters-in-law, Elizabeth and Katherine; and his grandchildren, Margaret, Laura, William and Ollie.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to the Hawaii Community Foundation Maui Strong Fund (https://share.google.) or consider making a pledge (please contact [email protected]) to the Dr. Byron D. Tapley Endowment fund that the family plans to establish to benefit the Center for Space Research.
