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Michael Aprile Obituary
Michael Dante Aprile, age 74, of Clarksville, TN passed away on May 26, 2025.
Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Friday, June 6, 2025 at First Baptist Church, Clarksville with Dr. Ronny Raines officiating. Burial will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West.
The family will receive friends on Friday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at the church.
Michael entered this life on July 2, 1950 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Don Aprile and Joyce Ford Aprile. He was a Veteran of The United States Air Force, and a member of First Baptist Church, Clarksville. In his professional life, Michael worked as a tech writer, having skillfully written technical manuals until his retirement. He was a singer, song writer, and artist and had a deep appreciation for literature and art. He loved giving generously and had a big heart for his own family as well as others. Michael was a prayer warrior, enjoyed Bible study and seeing prayers answered.
Survivors include his children, Aaron Aprile, Benjamin Aprile, Matthew (Julissa) Aprile, Amy (Joe) Waring, Elizabeth Aprile, and Megan (Cody) Wing; siblings, David (Benita) Aprile, Christopher (Doris) Aprile, and Pamela (Louie) DuBois, and three grandchildren, Clementine, Wesley, and Emmaline.
Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home, 1209 Madison St, Clarksville, TN 37040.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, Clarksville Find Us Faithful.
Online condolences may be made at www.NaveFuneralHomes.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Michael Aprile
3 Entries
Lee Martin
June 9, 2025
Dear family of Mike, I met him at Church. We´re had many conversation about life and the Lord. He was a very nice man and I really like talking to him. I didn´t even know he was sick . I am very sorry for your loss .
Gwen McDaniel
June 4, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Christopher Aprile
June 3, 2025
We hadn´t seen each other in a long time, but you were always my brother, and that never changed. I´ll carry your memory with me and honor the life you lived.
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Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
First Baptist Church
435 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040
Jun
6
Celebration of Life
11:00 a.m.
First Baptist Church
435 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040
Jun
6
Burial
11:00 a.m.
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West
5817 Fort Campbell Boulevard, Hopkinsville, KY 42240
Funeral services provided by:
McReynolds Nave & Larson Funeral Home1209 Madison Street, Clarksville, TN 37040
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