Dave served in the US Army during Vietnam in 1969 and 1970, retiring in 1992 as a Staff Sergeant. He then worked at Bootz Manufacturing for over 24 years. After retiring from Bootz, Dave worked at Auto Zone and Builders Square. He loved hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. Dave was a very caring person and liked to help others by working on houses and cars. His hobbies included model boats, cars and planes.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Lois Appel; wife, Jamie (Gaw) Appel; and brother, Mark Appel.
Dave is survived by brothers, Steven Duke (Teri), Harold Appel, and Kenneth Appel (Renee); sisters, Sue Wilhite (Mark), Rebecca Corbin (Rick), and Dawn Gilbert-Kahalekulu (Mark); and many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 19, 2019, at Alexander West Chapel, officiated by Pastor James Maroney, with burial in Alexander Memorial Park. Visitation will be held Wednesday from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the American Heart Association. Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.
