Billy Gene Applegate, 86, of Tollesboro, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2023, at Saint Joseph East in Lexington. He was the widower of Donna Lou Tully Applegate.
He was born in Tollesboro on February 14, 1937, to the late William Belvin Applegate and Hildred Mason Applegate.
Billy was a farmer and a member of the Pine Valley Christian Church. He enjoyed turkey hunting.
He is survived by his son, Darrin Applegate; his daughter-in-law, Nickie Thomas Applegate; two grandchildren, Trevor Applegate and Travis Applegate; two siblings, Rena Thomas and Paul (Jenny) Applegate; along with many extended family members and friends.
In addition to Donna, his wife of 58 years, who passed away in November 2014, and his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Clinton Keith Applegate; and two of his siblings, Howard Applegate and Gary Ray Applegate.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Pine Valley Christian Church, 3847 Ribolt Epworth Road, Tollesboro with Bro. Phil Cropper officiating.
Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m. until the hour of service at Pine Valley Christian Church.
Burial will follow at Pine Valley Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Travis Applegate, Trevor Applegate, Darrin Applegate, Frank Mawk, Jim Lightner, Brad Schultz, and Mike Thomas.
In place of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Billy to Pine Valley Christian Church ( P.O. Box 282, Tollesboro, KY 41189).
Boone-Nickell Funeral Home in Flemingsburg is caring for all arrangements for Billy.
Friends may offer online condolences at www.boonenickellfuneralhome.com.
