Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. today at the Donnell Funeral
Home, the Rev. Dallas A. Newby officiating. Interment was in Duncan
cemetery. Memorial services were conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the funeral
home by Sherwood Lodge No. 879, I.O.O.F. of Keyesport and Clark Lodge No.
3, I.O.O.F. of this city.
Edward Scott Apple was born January 18, 1886 in Tamalco township,
Bond county, the son of James Buchanan and Ida (SCOTT) Apple,
and was aged 81 years, six months and 19 days. Following his graduation
from the public schools, he took a business course at Greenville College
and later became manager of the Keyesport Equity Union Elevator. In 1927
he became manager of the Alhambra Grain and Feed Co. which position he
held until his retirement in 1948. Besides being manager of the elevators,
he followed farming pursuits.
On March 24, 1906 he married Emma Mary LODDICK, and they were
the parents of four children: Harold S. of east of Tamalco, Freeland
L., of Joliet, Mrs. Dorothy MILLS of west of Tamalco, and a
daughter who died in infancy. Also surviving are his wife, five grandchildren,
14 great grandchildren, and a sister Mabel, wife of G. O. QUAYLE
of Decatur. Preceding him in death were two brothers and two sisters in
childhood and a sister Lillie, wife of the late Dr. Ben ZOBRIST.
He was a charter member of the Bond County Farm Bureau, member of Sherwood Lodge No. 879, I.O.O.F. of Keyesport, and associate member of Clark Lodge No. 3, I.O.O.F. of Greenville.
Submitted by: Dorothy Scott Falk