Gary Appleton Sr., 78, Hillsboro

Gary Appleton Sr., 78, of Hillsboro died March 29, 2023, at his home. Mr. Appleton was a carpenter. He loved spending time with family and friends, and he enjoyed fishing and bowling with his boys. He was an avid softball player from his teens to late fifties. Born Oct. 10, 1944, in Canalou, he was the son of the late Sidney and Eva Appleton.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years: Judy (Jones) Appleton of Hillsboro; two children: Gary (Katie) Appleton Jr. of Hillsboro and Jeff Appleton of Hillsboro; one sibling: Melvin Appleton of De Soto; five grandchildren Mateo, Sara and Ellie Appleton, all of Hillsboro, Joey Appleton of Affton and Jacob Appleton of Barnhart; and many other family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by a son: Joe (Tammy survived of Barnhart) Appleton; and four siblings: Sidney Appleton Jr. and Jerry, Harold and Carolyn Appleton.

A memorial service was held April 6, 2023, at Kutis South County Chapel in St. Louis County. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Kutis Funeral Home.