Clinton “Clint” Dale Applegate, born July 21, 1963, passed away at the age of 62 on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at home surrounded by family after a battle with cancer.
While he was born with a progressive eye disease that eventually led to total blindness, it never hindered how he lived life. He was a world traveler beginning in his teens when he qualified to compete at the International Special Olympics in Holland where he medaled in both wrestling and track. His adventures later led him to such places as Dubai, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and the Philippines.
Clint was a member of Mensa and worked throughout much of his adult life in the vending industry. He was raised and lived his life as a Christian.
Survivors include his Filipina spouse, Esterlita Bitio Mangohom, who shared many of these experiences with him; one son, Jonathan Applegate, and one grandson, Rylan Applegate, both of Louisville. Clint was very proud of both of them.
He is also survived by six siblings, sisters Vickie Tarbox, Debbie (Larry) Doyle, and Maletta (Brack) Casebolt, and brothers Brent (Carol) Applegate, Travis Applegate, and Jeramy Applegate, as well as many nieces and nephews.
Clint was preceded in death by his parents, Chelsea Applegate and Carolyn Grayson Johnson, and two brothers, Jeffery Applegate and Glen Franklin Applegate.
A memorial service will be held for Clint at a later date and will be announced at that time.
Tollesboro Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Clinton “Clint” Dale Applegate.
Condolences may be sent at www.globefamilyfc.com.
