David Michael Aplin passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 14, 2016 in the early morning. He was 65 years old. He was born on December 31st, 1950 in Gauley Bridge, West Virginia, to James Edward Aplin and Geraldine Cable Aplin. He is survived by his loving spouse Mary Kay Wright Aplin, his sister Ann Williams of Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, his devoted cousin Gloria Campbell of Catawba, Virginia, and a host of family and friends. David retired from the United States Air Force after serving 20 years. He was stationed in Vietnam, and his last assignment was at NORAD, Cheyenne Mountain, Colorado. After he retired he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice at Loyola University New Orleans. He worked there for many years as the Assistant to the Director of the Criminal Justice Program, where he affected the lives of so many students. He will be sorely missed by his wife and family. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Lake Lawn Metairie Funeral Home, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124. Visitation will be held prior to the services beginning at 11:00 a.m.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Sep. 19 to Sep. 23, 2016.

Memories and Condolences
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Edwin J. Batiste, Jr.

June 19, 2024

Thank you Mr. David!! Without your care advising, I don´t know if I would have fulfilled my goal of earning my Criminal Justice Degree from Loyola University New Orleans!! You patiently sat with me at the beginning of every semester and helped me to not only pick the right classes, but also the right professors!! On May 9, 2015 I received my degree in the then Mercedes Benz Superdome with my parents, wife and children present. Thank you so much Sir!! RIP
Edwin

Rhonda Ann

February 13, 2024

I hope Mr. Aplin is resting in peace forevermore. He was very helpful in our studies at Loyola. May his life live on through his family. Peace ve with you all.

September 28, 2016

Mary, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Linda Moya

Becky

September 26, 2016

My deepest sympathy to the family. May the "God of tender mercies and all comfort"
help you through this difficult time -2 cor 1:3.

September 26, 2016

So sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort help you during this difficult time. Jeremiah 29:11

Jan-Erik Zeller

September 24, 2016

Sincerest condolences to David's family.

Jan-Erik Zeller and Barbara Bishop

September 24, 2016

To the family, So sorry for your loss. May the god of comfort give you peace at this distressing time.

September 23, 2016

My deepest condolences to the family at this very difficult time. 1 Thessalonians 4:13,14

Terri Seay

September 23, 2016

Those we love don't go away. They walk beside us everyday. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

September 23, 2016

My heart goes out to the friends and family of this sweet man. He will truly be missed. I know I find strength in the promises that we are never alone in our pain, but the God of all comfort is there to help us.

September 23, 2016

Please accept my sympathies at the death of your loved one. Know that the God of comfort feel your pain and sorrow. Isaiah 61:1,2 reads: He sent me (Jesus Christ) to bind up the brokenhearted, . . . To comfort all who mourn, . . . "

Jerome Chauvin

September 22, 2016

Very sorry to hear of your loss my friend. You are and have been in my prayers. May the peace and grace of the Lord shower you your loss of David. May you find comfort in His presence, Psalm 23.
your friend, Jerome

September 21, 2016

I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With heartfelt sympathy.

September 21, 2016

Mary

I'm very sorry for your loss - I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during what I know is terribly difficult time.

Kim Foote

Connie

September 21, 2016

May the God of comfort be with you at this time

Denise Evans

September 20, 2016

Mary, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm so glad to have had the opportunity to meet David. My thoughts are with you

Angela Distefano

September 20, 2016

Mary my heart still aches for you. I can't get you off of my mind. I am so very sorry for the loss of your husband. I am still sending up prays and comfort for you as you get through these next few days and beyond.

Teressa Mushinsky

September 20, 2016

So sorry cuz, we never know when the good lord will take us. Keep ya chin up. Love ya!!!

Soneta Malit

September 19, 2016

Mary, our condolences and prayers for the entire family. May the Lord be your strength during this difficult time. He was the love of your life. May beautiful memories of David fill your hearts.

September 19, 2016

So sorry for your loss, Mary. Ken D'

M. Louise

September 19, 2016

So sorry for your loss; May mercy and peace and love be increased to you.

September 19, 2016

Mary,
I'm so sorry.

Greg

perline pierre

September 19, 2016

SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS , MAY THE God of all comfort, comforts the family at this times

Gloria Campbell

September 19, 2016

Mary, You know how much I love you and how VERY MUCH I loved David who will be so missed by all of us. I pray David is now in heaven with his parents Jim & Jeri Aplin & with my Uncle Alphard Thomas,my Mom Sue Thomas Layman. My condolence also to Ann,sister, half brothers & sisters children of Uncle (Bud) Alfred. David, I will so miss you and only you & God know some of our memories. I love you........

Kathleen O'Gorman

September 19, 2016

David leaves a legacy of care, kindness, consistency, and integrity. He was a good and dedicated friend, faithful to the end. I can imagine his Mother's outstretched arms receiving him as he entered into her presence once again.

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