of Batesville, AR
October 14, 1944 - April 9, 2024
Larry Paul Apple, 79, passed away in Batesville, AR, on April 9, 2024.
He was born October 14, 1944, in Batesville, Arkansas, to Woodrow and Lois Apple. He was preceded in death by his father, Woodrow Apple, his mother, Lois, and a sister, Londa Lue.
He is survived by the love of his life, wife of 53 years, Diane Apple, and two sons, Brad Apple and wife Charlotte, and Brandon Apple and wife Kaci of Batesville and three grandchildren, Benjamin Apple, Adalyn Apple, and Magnolia Apple.
Larry graduated from Southside High School and went on to attend Arkansas College. He was drafted and served as a military policeman stationed mainly in Germany for two years.
He became a talented welder and fabricator known in the Batesville community for his skill. He worked for over 40 years at Greenfield Sheet Metal and fabricated for most businesses in the area. He was known as a hard worker and loved to do for others.
He loved music. He and his boys Brad and Brandon played all over the southeast for many years at bluegrass festivals and the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View. He had a passion for gardening and was in his happy place riding on his tractor. He raised okra in his garden each year and provided okra to many of the farmer's markets in the area and his family and friends. He also loved hunting and fishing and enjoyed being in the outdoors.
Larry was known as a nice guy that everyone liked. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. He especially loved his family and would light up talking about his sons, grandson, and granddaughters and spending time with them. He was a great father, grandfather, husband, and friend.
Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 13, 2024, with a memorial service immediately following at the Roller-Crouch Funeral Home Chapel in Batesville with Mark Wilhite officiating.
Memorials may be made in his honor to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105.
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15 Condolence(s)
TOMMY L KRAMER
Monday, April 15, 2024
I HAVE KNOWN LARRY FOR MANY YEARS AND I SURE THOUGHT A LOT OF HIM HE WILL BE MISSED
Nanette Skaggs
Saturday, April 13, 2024
We are thinking of all of you . You all are in our thoughts and prayers at this time .
Bryan Anderson
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Diane and family Larry was very kind and good man. He taught me a lot at the Sheet Metal Shop. Prayers for you all of the family, may God watch over you.
Ed Hager
Friday, April 12, 2024
So sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Kenneth Rorie
Friday, April 12, 2024
We traveled many a road together in our youth and remained good friends over the past 79 years. Such short years! Playing music together as the McHue Rockabilly Combo and dragging Main Street up and down on Saturday night are special memories. We rode the range together as children playing cowboys against all the bad guys and now it is time for us to hang up our spurs and go home. Rest in peace my ole pal. You will be missed by all. What a legacy!
Rodney Harris
Friday, April 12, 2024
Larry and I were together as buddies and friends at Southside School from grades 1 thru12. We would spend the night with each other on many occasions. He loved music and so did I. We saw each other a few times after high school. Growing up as the dearest of friends we never lost contact. A good Friend, he can never be replaced in my heart.
Laura Martin
Friday, April 12, 2024
Diane, Brandon, and Brad,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Larry was such a great person. My family thought a lot of him. My Uncle Larry and my grandpa both always spoke highly of him and considered him not only as a valued employee off Greenfield & Son Sheetmetal, but also as a wonderful friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May God give you peace and comfort.
Laura Martin
Michael Davis
Thursday, April 11, 2024
My thoughts, prayers, and condolences to all of the Apple family. Larry was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. He was especially kind to me when we were all kids playing music. I’ve never forgotten it. Wishing you all peace and comfort.
Gary Rounds
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Larry and me go back fifty-five plus years. He showed me the first chords that I ever learned on a guitar. He was a very smart and industrious man......always had the biggest and best gardens.
Prayers for peace and comfort to the family.
Gary & Sherry Rounds
Jim and Charlene Creech
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Not only were Larry and Jim cousins, but they were very good friends over the years. We both thought the world of Larry and will miss him deeply. Our prayers are with Diane, Brad, Brandon and all of the family.
Love, Jim and Charlene
Alisa Hatfield
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Diane & family, I am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you all thru this heart breaking time
Alan Vickery
Thursday, April 11, 2024
In our thoughts and prayers
Phyllis, Alan, Paige, & Andrew Vickery
Mary (Snapp) Matthews
Thursday, April 11, 2024
I remember Larry & his wife Diane fondly. He worked at my families (Snapp) furniture store for awhile & he was a good, friendly man who was very proud of his family. Thoughts & Prayers are with all the family.
Cindy Nelson
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Diane, Brad, Brandon, and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. Your father (grandfather) was a fine man.
Carol Wilson