Richard Applebury

A celebration of the life of Richard Applebury will be held 10 A.M. on Saturday, September 10, 2022 in the Legislative Chamber at Georgia Military College.. ******************************************************************************************************************** Richard Wayne Applebury of Milledgeville passed away peacefully in his sleep Saturday, Sept. 3rd. Richard was born in Milledgeville on April 3rd, 1948 to Richard Earl and Bess Bridges Applebury. Growing up, he most enjoyed his time playing football for the Milledgeville Midget All Stars coached by Freddy Layton, and later the Georgia Military College Bulldogs coached by Parnell Ruark. After graduating with distinction from GMC in 1966, Richard attended the University of Georgia on an ROTC scholarship. During his time at UGA he was elected to the Freshman Men’s Council, was a member of the Pershing Rifles drill team, and a duly initiated brother of Chi Psi fraternity. Known as “King” to many of his brothers, Richard’s years as a Chi Psi were some of the best in his life. He served as chapter president, helped start new chapters at Clemson and Ole Miss, as well as made numerous lifelong friends. Richard always said if you did right in this world, you would come back in the next as a freshman at the University of Georgia. Following his time in Athens, Richard began his lifelong career in the antique and historic perseveration business. His love of history and persevering the past stayed with him until the end. He was a member of the Midwest Tool Collectors Association, served for six years on the Milledgeville Historic Preservation Commission, and volunteered with Georgia’s Old Capitol Museum. Although Richard was not an active member of any congregation he was a man of deep faith, Having spent many Sundays with his grandfather the Rev. R.L. Bridges, Sr. He found tremendous comfort in nature during his morning walks at Lockerly Arboretum and the Oconee River Greenway. Richard was preceded in death by his beloved parents Richard and Bess Applebury. He is survived by his three children, Sarah Agnes Applebury, Daniel Wesley Applebury, and Olympia Applebury, his former wife of twenty-seven years Sheree Spillers Applebury, as well as his grand-cat, 2 Chainz, who he affectionately called “Kitty Boy”. The family will have a private burial. ************************************************************************************************************************ A Memorial service will be announced *********************************************************************************************************************** . In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Georgia Military College Scholarship fund or the Jenna Baugh Montgomery Cancer Support fund.

Richard Applebury

April 3, 1948 - September 3, 2022