Michael Glenn Tappen Jr.

May 7, 1968 - January 19, 2020

Michael Glenn Tappen Jr., 51, passed away on January 19, 2020. He was a hardworking man and a talented artist. Halloween was one of his favorite holidays, he expressed his artistry when he had the time to put together a great costume and was creative with Halloween makeup. He was born on May 7, 1968 in Cherry Point, North Carolina to Michael and Mary (Schronce) Tappen. Mike graduated from Charlotte High School in 1986, and then earned his Associates Degree from Baker College . He was in the Marine Corps. A very dedicated, hard-worker Mike loved his job on the road trucking, working for a few different companies including Michigan Packaging, Georgia Pacific and currently had been employed by Pam Transport. Kind and thoughtful, Mike was always reaching out and finding ways to help others and was generous with his time. He had a great sense of humor, but also a stubborn streak that would drive his family crazy. The pride of his life was his three daughters and his granddaughter, and he would brag about them to everyone that would listen. Michael is survived by his daughters, Hayley, Taylor, and Sydney Tappen; granddaughter, Asyria Hill; mother, Mary Tappen; and siblings, Tammy Sherman, Karen Tappen, and Cathy Troutner; his aunt, Carol Tappen, grandma, Kathryn Tappen; and former-wife and best friend Kenda Tappen. He was predeceased by his father, Michael Glenn Tappen Sr.; grandfather, Milan Tappen; and uncle, John Tappen. Friends are encouraged to support the Tappen family by attending services and sharing memories online. Funeral services are Thursday, January 23, 2020, 2:00pm at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with Pastor Charles Jenson officiating. Visitation is Wednesday, January 22, 2-4:00 PM and 6-8:00 PM. If desired, the family suggests memorial contributions to Eaton County Humane Society. Friends and family are encouraged to share memories of Mike on his Tribute Page at www.PrayFuneral.com. The family is in the care of Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte.