Leon Edward “Ed” Tapp, 84, of Bellefontaine passed away May 29, 2020, in his home with his wife of 63 years and daughter present. Ed was born on May 27, 1936, to the late Francis “Dessia” (Bobblit) and Daniel “Leon” Tapp. Aug. 18, 1957, Ed married the love of his life, Twila. Ed is survived by his wife, Twila; son, John (Vicky) Tapp of Rushsylvania; daughter, Patty (Dan) Price of Bellefontaine; and grandchildren Heather (Ryan) Shaffer of Pinehurst, NC, Dr. Amy (Brandon) Myers of Saint Paris, and Eric Price of Bellefontaine.
Ed was a 1955 graduate of Bellefontaine High School and went on to be a machinist. He spent the majority of his career as a realtor for Ed Tapp and Company, and finished his career with Zimmerman Realty Ltd. Anyone who knew Ed knew he was passionate about his family, real estate, and racing. Ed could always be found either at the race track on the weekends, or in his garage preparing for the next race. Ed has won numerous awards in his lifetime of racing with the most notable being the winner of the 1976 Spring Nationals in New Jersey driving his rail dragster. The latter half of his racing career was spent owning and building modifieds that he most recently raced at Shadybowl Speedway, where he won the 2019 Ed Tapp Classic, the 2018 Championship, and he received the 2018 Mechanic of the year award.
Private graveside services will be held in the Huntsville Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Private graveside services will be conducted in the Huntsville Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are in the care of Jennings Farley & Seeley Funeral Home & Crematory.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Shady Bowl Motor Speedway.