Timothy James Appleton, 39, of Ona, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2015 at Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House, Huntington.
Tim will be remembered for his bright smile, optimistic words, humor, helping hands and listening ears. He was your friend, even if you had just met. In the face of cancer he had peace and hope, and was quick to quote Galatians 2:20, "I have been crucified with Christ; and it is no longer I who live, but Christ lives in me; and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself up for me." He was a musician, educator, farmer and loving father and husband who touched people's hearts and lives wherever he was, whatever he was doing.
Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville, with Jason Henderson officiating.
He was born April 21, 1976 in Wooster, Ohio, a son of Jim Appleton (Dinah) and Mary Gail Hanna (Jeff). He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Paul Miller. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Stephanie Appleton; two daughters, Lydia and Vivian Appleton; two sons, Kellen and Nolan Appleton; four brothers, David Mitchell Appleton, Kent Hanna (Kerri), Josh Appleton (Jennifer) and Scott Appleton; grandmother, Norma Hanna; mother-in-law, Linda Miller; and many uncles, aunts and cousins.
Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Wild Ramp or to Cross Lanes Christian School. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace.