Russel Apple

Rev. Russel Franklin Apple passed away at his residence on April 5, 2020. Russel was born on April 17, 1937 to Russel Charles Apple and Laura Henrietta Von Gordan.Russel served his country in the United States Navy and was a evangelistic minister and machinist.He is survived by his sons David Apple, Russel Apple, and Sunny Apple of Tampa FL. Paul Nathaniel Apple and Jeremiah Samuel Apple of Knox County as well as 16 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his children Tammy Dineen Apple and Phillip Eugene Apple and his wife of 53 years Anna Joyce Apple and grandson Mason Storm Apple.There will be a private graveside service on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at Memorial Park Cemetery. Anyone interested will be able to watch the service live on Goodwin Funeral Home Facebook page. On line memories may be shared with Russel's family and friends at www.goodwinsieversfh.com. Goodwin-Sievers Funeral Home is honored to assist the Apple family with arrangements.