Gene Appleton

Gene Appleton - BLUFFTON, SC - Gene Appleton, of Bluffton, S.C., formerly Kokomo, Indiana, died Feb 1 at 12:15pm of respiratory complications related to a 20yr battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma surrounded by family and loving Christian friends at Memorial Hospital in Savanna. He was 74 years of age. Born June 20, 1934 in Logansport, Indiana, Gene Arthur Appleton was awarded a basketball scholarship at Purdue University going on to a rewarding career with General Motors, Delco Electronics Division, primarily as General Manager-Special Projects during a period which spawned the electronic era in automobiles. His achievements and successes were heralded by management enabling his early retirement in 1987. Beloved Gene is survived by Jenny, his bride of 55 yrs, two children (Barry and Dawn), seven grandchildren (Heather, Jeremy, Amber, Grant, Evan, Leslie and Elizabeth) and one great-grandson (Jackson). Through his devotion to Christ, Gene touched the lives of hundreds while serving our Lord as Deacon, Leader in biblical studies, and Mentor in numerous prayers groups, pre-marital counseling of singles and college-aged church members, and veterans. Locally, Gene and Jenny were members of Savannah Christian Church. His devotion embraced fellow Christians around the world and, with Jenny, he travelled to Rome, Jerusalem, et al in praise of the Lord and Christ. He was loved by all and dearly missed until we meet again. Goodwill, dedication, and compassion embraced his daily life. God speed, Gene, and peace for Eternity. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Imagine Campaign, in Honor of Gene Appleton at Savannah Christian Church; 55 Al Henderson Blvd, Savannah GA, 31419. Visitation will be held at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors Hodgson Chapel February 3, 2009 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at Savannah Christian Church, at 10am, Wednesday February 4, 2009 with Pastor Cam Huxford officiating. Please sign our guestbook online at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News February 3, 2009 Please sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .