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Mr. W. Elton Apple
ELON — Mr. W. Elton Apple , 80, of 2920 Lowe Road, died at 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005 at his residence.
A native of Guilford County, he was the husband of Mrs. Kitty Lowe Apple , who survives, and the son of the late William Earley Apple and Hattie Payne Apple . He was a farmer and auctioneer of Apple’s Auction Service. He was a charter member of Faith Bible Chapel and was a member of the Adult Sunday school class. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving in the European Theatre.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include a son, Mr. Ronnie Lee Apple and wife, Sandra, of Elon; a grandson, Mr. Jeffery Todd Apple and wife, Donna, of Elon; two great-granddaughters, Miss Brooke Nicole Apple and Miss Anna Marie Apple ; a brother, Mr. Elver Whitt Apple of Burlington; a sister, Mrs. Lula Apple Cobb of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Mrs. Mildred Ingle, Mrs. Pauline Apple Apple , and Mrs. Florence Cheek; and three brothers, Mr. Eugene "Jack" Apple , Mr. Wilbert Apple , and Mr. Milton Apple .
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 21, 2005, at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Burlington by the Rev. Mark Robertson, and the Rev. Felton Massey. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will be at the Rich & Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Faith Bible Chapel, 1013 W. Webb Ave., Burlington, N.C. 27217.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
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