Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
BirthOct 9, 1928, Guilford County, North Carolina [50382]
BurialHope River (Brown Wesleyan) Church, 4355 High Rock Rd, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina
FlagsKorean War, US Army
FatherLexie McKinley APPLE (1896-1956)
MotherHelen Elizabeth HEATH (1898-1989)
Spouses
BirthJul 13, 1936, Guilford County, North Carolina [50383]
DeathJun 27, 2023 [50383]
BurialHope River (Brown Wesleyan) Church, 4355 High Rock Rd, Gibsonville, Guilford County, North Carolina [50383]
FatherWilliam N. WOODARD (1910-1972)
MotherKatie FRIDDLE (1914-2004)
Marriage1955 [36976]
Children(Confidential, Female)
Obituary Online notes for Walter Julius APPLE
Walter Julius Apple, 94, of Gibsonville, passed quietly into the arms of his Savior on Christmas Day, 2022.
"WJ", as everyone knew him, was a lover of Christ, his wife, Pat (his sweetheart for 72 years; 67 of those they were married and still enjoying Saturday night dates). He loved his family, his church, his neighbors, and working hard either on the farm with his tobacco or cows or in his barber shop. He also had such fond memories of his service in the US Army and time in Germany during the Korean conflict. He wore his veteran's cap with pride. Before training to be a barber, he worked at Southern Webbing Mill. Once qualified, he opened his own barber shop next to their home and enjoyed all his customers and sharing the love of Christ with them for 34 years.
WJ is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Woodard Apple, of the home. His daughter, Sharan and her husband, Bryant Crane of George, South Africa; their three sons and families: Joshua & Brittany, Will and Ava; Daniel and Kelsi, Emma, Charlie, and Henry, all of George, South Africa; Zach & Nicole, Tyler, Amelia and Charlotte of Florence, SC. Also surviving, his dear brother Paul and his wife, Almeta, and two sisters, Margaret Smith, and Mable Lanning.
And special mention of Steve Apple, Cheryl Royal and Debi Pope -"adopted" family that lovingly cared for them.
He was so grateful for their love and help which allowed them to live his last days on the farm. Also grateful for the loving care from Ashton Place, AuthoraCare of Burlington, and Hospice Home in Burlington.
A 2:00 p.m. Celebration of Life will be held at Hope River Church on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. A time of refreshments will be shared afterwards.
Memorials may be made to the Agape Building Fund in South Africa. Please send to:
ABWE, 522 Lewisberry Rd, New Cumberland, PA 17070. Please mark for Crane's Agape Building Project.
Gravesite Details
Brown Wesleyan and Hope River are the same church. [50384]
"WJ", as everyone knew him, was a lover of Christ, his wife, Pat (his sweetheart for 72 years; 67 of those they were married and still enjoying Saturday night dates). He loved his family, his church, his neighbors, and working hard either on the farm with his tobacco or cows or in his barber shop. He also had such fond memories of his service in the US Army and time in Germany during the Korean conflict. He wore his veteran's cap with pride. Before training to be a barber, he worked at Southern Webbing Mill. Once qualified, he opened his own barber shop next to their home and enjoyed all his customers and sharing the love of Christ with them for 34 years.
WJ is survived by his loving wife, Patricia Woodard Apple, of the home. His daughter, Sharan and her husband, Bryant Crane of George, South Africa; their three sons and families: Joshua & Brittany, Will and Ava; Daniel and Kelsi, Emma, Charlie, and Henry, all of George, South Africa; Zach & Nicole, Tyler, Amelia and Charlotte of Florence, SC. Also surviving, his dear brother Paul and his wife, Almeta, and two sisters, Margaret Smith, and Mable Lanning.
And special mention of Steve Apple, Cheryl Royal and Debi Pope -"adopted" family that lovingly cared for them.
He was so grateful for their love and help which allowed them to live his last days on the farm. Also grateful for the loving care from Ashton Place, AuthoraCare of Burlington, and Hospice Home in Burlington.
A 2:00 p.m. Celebration of Life will be held at Hope River Church on Wednesday, December 28, 2022. Visitation will be from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. A time of refreshments will be shared afterwards.
Memorials may be made to the Agape Building Fund in South Africa. Please send to:
ABWE, 522 Lewisberry Rd, New Cumberland, PA 17070. Please mark for Crane's Agape Building Project.
Gravesite Details
Brown Wesleyan and Hope River are the same church. [50384]
Obituary Online notes for Patricia (Spouse 1)
Patricia "Pat" Woodard Apple, 86, of Gibsonville, NC, entered into her eternal rest June 27, 2023. She had moved to George, South Africa, in March this year, after the passing of her husband on Christmas Day, 2022. She was living with her daughter and her husband and some of her grandchildren who serve as missionaries there. She passed peacefully at their home.
A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 on August 11, 2023, at Hope River Church with Pastor Larry Pope officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00-12:00 at the church. Burial will follow immediately after in the church cemetery. All are welcome to stay for refreshments afterwards.
A lifelong resident of Guilford County, Mrs. Apple retired after 34 years with Lorillard. She was a volunteer in her community and active in her church. Her Sunday School class was like family to her. In earlier years, she sang in the choir, was the youth leader, directed the ladies' group, mission's group and served on the local board. She loved to cook for the needy and she and WJ enjoyed visiting the sick and shut-ins. She was also very active with the voting polls. She loved people, encouraging others and she enjoyed having fun with family and friends. Her love, sacrifice and commitment to her family and friends was based in her love for her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Pat was the daughter of the late William Woodard and Katie F. Woodard. She became the wife of WJ Apple in 1955.
She is survived by their only child, Sharan and husband, Bryant Crane, of George, South Africa. She was blessed with three grandsons and nine great grandchildren: Joshua and Brittany Crane ( South Africa) Will, Ava and Callie; Daniel and Kelsi Crane (South Africa) Emmalyn, Charlie and Henry; Zach and Nicole Crane (Florence, SC),Tyler, Amelia and Charlotte.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Walter J. Apple(Gibsonville); one brother, Connie Woodard (Julian) and one sister, Ramona Underwood, (Whitsett).
A heartfelt thank you is extended by the family to Steve Apple, Debi Pope and Cheryl Royal for their constant love and support all through the years. Your sacrificial love and help allowed Sharan and her family to continue their ministry in South Africa.
Memorials may be made to the Crane's church building fund: Crane's S. Africa, c/o ABWE, PO Box 8585, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
Forbis and Dick North Elm Street, Greensboro is serving the Apple family.
Gravesite Details
Brown Wesleyan and Hope River are the same church. [50385]
A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00 on August 11, 2023, at Hope River Church with Pastor Larry Pope officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00-12:00 at the church. Burial will follow immediately after in the church cemetery. All are welcome to stay for refreshments afterwards.
A lifelong resident of Guilford County, Mrs. Apple retired after 34 years with Lorillard. She was a volunteer in her community and active in her church. Her Sunday School class was like family to her. In earlier years, she sang in the choir, was the youth leader, directed the ladies' group, mission's group and served on the local board. She loved to cook for the needy and she and WJ enjoyed visiting the sick and shut-ins. She was also very active with the voting polls. She loved people, encouraging others and she enjoyed having fun with family and friends. Her love, sacrifice and commitment to her family and friends was based in her love for her Savior, Jesus Christ.
Pat was the daughter of the late William Woodard and Katie F. Woodard. She became the wife of WJ Apple in 1955.
She is survived by their only child, Sharan and husband, Bryant Crane, of George, South Africa. She was blessed with three grandsons and nine great grandchildren: Joshua and Brittany Crane ( South Africa) Will, Ava and Callie; Daniel and Kelsi Crane (South Africa) Emmalyn, Charlie and Henry; Zach and Nicole Crane (Florence, SC),Tyler, Amelia and Charlotte.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 67 years, Walter J. Apple(Gibsonville); one brother, Connie Woodard (Julian) and one sister, Ramona Underwood, (Whitsett).
A heartfelt thank you is extended by the family to Steve Apple, Debi Pope and Cheryl Royal for their constant love and support all through the years. Your sacrificial love and help allowed Sharan and her family to continue their ministry in South Africa.
Memorials may be made to the Crane's church building fund: Crane's S. Africa, c/o ABWE, PO Box 8585, Harrisburg, PA 17105.
Forbis and Dick North Elm Street, Greensboro is serving the Apple family.
Gravesite Details
Brown Wesleyan and Hope River are the same church. [50385]