Mr Gordon Thomas Appleton Jr's Obituary
Gordon Thomas Appleton, Jr. of Knoxville, TN, age 58, peacefully went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, June 26th. He was preceded in death by his father, Gordon T Appleton and other beloved family members. He was fondly known as Chip to his friends and family. Chip is survived by his loving daughter, Sarah Appleton, her mother, Wendy Appleton, his devoted mother Sammie J. Appleton and many aunts, cousins, niece and nephews. Chip was loved and will be missed by all that knew him.
Chip was a graduate of Nashville Stratford High School and Tennessee Tech University, and was a member of the Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity.
A celebration of life will be held at the Spring Hill Funeral Home, 5110 Gallatin Road in Nashville on July 7th. The family will receive friends from 12:00 until time of service at 2:00 pm. Service will be conducted by Pastor Ricky Page of the West Nashville Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where Chip grew up.
In lieu of flowers, Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or charity of your choice, in his memory.
Arrangements entrusted to Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Road, Nashville, TN 37216.
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