September 26, 2019
A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Nick Apple, 62, of Smithville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at his home September 26, 2019 with his family present. He had bravely confronted and fought cancer.
Nick was born on July 5, 1957 in Nashville, TN and attended Tennessee Tech University and went on to work with Nashville Electric Service for 32 years. On May 12, 1984, he married Claire Wilson and raised three children, daughters, Courtney, Rosemary and son, Connor.
Nick loved his family, home, community and church. He enjoyed spending time on the lake, singing with friends, traveling and woodworking.
He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde Apple, Sr, and is survived by his wife of 35 years, Claire Apple, daughter Courtney Dillard and husband Lance of Smithville, TN, daughter Rosemary Fields and husband Ryan of Baxter, TN, son Connor Apple of Cookeville, TN; three grandchildren, Ellie, Laney and Bo Dillard. Mother, Margaret Apple; sisters Belinda Anderson and Vicki Dorton all of Nashville, niece, Stephanie Richerson, nephews Clint Goodrum, Brent Goodrum and Brandon Anderson.
Visitation will be held at Smithville First Assembly of God on Saturday, October 5 from 9am-11am with a Celebration of Life service following at 11am at the church. Pastors, Iain Swisher and Bill Wilson will be the officiants.
Memorials in Nick’s memory may be made to Alive Hospice 1718 Patterson Street, Nashville 37203
Special thanks Tennessee Oncology and Alive Hospice for his excellent care this past year.