John Applegate

July 5, 1946 - May 16, 2020

John Michael Applegate, age 73, passed away May 16, 2020. He was born July 5, 1946, to John Frank Applegate and Inez Hopper Applegate. John is survived by his two sons Sean Applegate and wife Jennifer of Rockwall, TX; James Applegate and wife Lainie of Carrollton TX; two sisters Marilynn Dunn and husband Ben of Fresno CA; and Sunny Jeanne Culley of Modesto CA; Nephews Mark Byers, David Johansen, Rock Dunn, and Roam Dunn and wife Petie. Niece Suzanne Yingling and husband Todd of Clovis CA. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren. John was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma and then moved to California where he later graduated high school. He worked hard as a truck driver for many years, but also made time for tournament bass fishing. In the last several years he spent his time playing with his dogs, reading numerous books, and keeping up with the latest movies. John loved the Lord and His beautiful creation. He often captured sunsets on his camera and shared them with his sister Marilynn. He spent his “free time” visiting her and the family in California for special fishing trips. “Pops” was the special name he was often called by his grandchildren. The excitement for his arrival was always accompanied by warm hugs and lots of giggles. The love he showed for his grandchildren and the pride he had for them was shared with anyone who would listen. Due to COVID restrictions, services for John Applegate will be held at a later date. Once the service is scheduled we will make sure to share the information for anyone who would like to attend.