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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
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