Roy Anderson Apple (age 82) of Greenbrier, TN passed away on January 10, 2022.
He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth Apple; parents; Clarence and Annie Mai Apple, and sister; Anna Sue Hill.
He started his career as a Buyer for Harvey’s department store and then an owner of a small Motel in Nashville. He served in the United States Army Reserves from 1962-1968. He worked for the DuPont Company from 1964-1986 in a variety of management roles.
From 1987-1993, he worked as a manager at the Old Hickory Credit Union. He served on the Robertson County Board of Education from 1974 to 1994. In 1994, he was elected County Executive for Robertson County and served until 2002. He also joined the board of Directors of Workforce Essentials Inc in 1998 and became the Chairman of the Board in 2000 and served in that capacity until his death. He was a member of the Hillcrest Church of Christ.
He is survived by his Sister, Leona Head of Goodlettsville, TN, Daughter Jennifer (Jeff) Bedwell of White House, Sons Craig (Wynne) Callis of Hendersonville, TN, Todd (Grace) Apple of Tampa, FL. Grandchildren Jenny (Owen) Slaughter of Goodlettsville, TN, Katie (Bryce) Davidson of Columbia, TN, Jordan (Taylor) Bedwell of Portland, TN, Jeffrey Bedwell of White House, TN, Annie (Mike Perkins) Apple of Philadelphia, PA, Jacob Apple of San Francisco, CA. In addition, he had 6 great-grandchildren, brother-in-law Raymond Hill, and many nieces and nephews.
A service will be held at the Austin and Bell Funeral Home in Greenbrier, TN on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 11:00 am with visitation from 9:00 am-11:00 am. Friends are welcome to attend. Burial to follow at Springfield Memorial Gardens, Inc. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the Greenbrier Historical Society in his name. Austin & Bell Funeral Home Greenbrier, 2619 Hwy 41 S., Greenbrier, TN is in charge of arrangements
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