Joseph William Apperson

1925 - 2012

Joseph William Apperson obituary, 1925-2012, Culpeper, VA

BORN

1925

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Clore-English Funeral Home

11190 James Monroe Highway

Culpeper, Virginia

Joseph Apperson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 15, 2012.

Joseph William Apperson, 87, of Culpeper, VA passed away at Culpeper Regional Hospital, Wednesday, November 15, 2012. Mr. Apperson was born in Culpeper County to Robert S. Apperson and Nora Ballard Apperson February 24, 1925; was a fifth generation farmer, having received the Agri-business Award for 2011 in Culpeper County; was a dairy farmer with his late brother, Robert and currently operated a beef and sheep production and was a deacon in the Alum Spring Baptist Church. His farmer has the honor of a Century Farm, as it has been in his family since 1788.

Surviving Mr. Apperson is his wife Hilda I. Apperson of Culpeper, VA; his children, Joseph W. Apperson, Jr. and his wife Jill of Marshall, VA and George M. Apperson and his wife Patricia of Culpeper, VA; his sisters, Virginia Waldrop and Edith Brooks, both of Montpelier, VA and his grandchildren, Nicholas George Apperson of Culpeper, VA and Stephanie Christina Fanelli of Waldorf, MD. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother Robert.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 17, 2012 at 1:00 P.m. in the chapel of Clore-English Funeral Home with Pastor Ron Young conducting the service. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from noon until service time. In lieu of flowers, contributions should be directed to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences may be given at clore-english.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Clore-English Funeral Home, 11190 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, VA 22701.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Memories and Condolences
for Joseph Apperson

What is your first memory of Joseph?

Share a favorite memory you have of Joseph.

Tell us about a special moment you shared with Joseph.

Describe a time when Joseph made you laugh or smile.

What is something you will always remember about Joseph?

Talk about a shared experience you had with Joseph.

What is something you did together that you enjoyed?

Describe a place or activity that reminds you of Joseph.

Tell us about a personal story or anecdote involving Joseph.

What is something you learned from Joseph?

Not sure what to say?

0 Entries

Be the first to post a memory or condolences.

Make a Donation
in Joseph Apperson's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for Joseph Apperson

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Clore-English Funeral Home

11190 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, VA 22701

How to support Joseph's loved ones
Commemorate a cherished Veteran with a special tribute of Taps at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.

The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.

Read more
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
The Five Stages of Grief

They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.

Read more
Ways to honor Joseph Apperson's life and legacy
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more