John Joseph Appleby, 34, of Wesley Chapel passed away October 29, 2011. He was a native of Tampa and owner of Big Daddy Motor Sports. John raced go carts and RC cars at East Bay Raceway and other area racetracks. He was preceded in death by his mother Rhonda Appleby. He is survived by his wife Melody, two sons, John Dylan Appleby and Justin Zachary Appleby and a daughter Lacey Brooke Appleby. He is also survived by his father Ralph Smith. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 3, 2011, 10:00 AM at Stowers Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, November 2, 2011 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to his children's college fund at any area Regions Bank, Reference the John Appleby Memorial Fund account. Arrangements under the direction of Stowers Funeral Home, Brandon, FL.
