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Loren “Gene” Applegate November 11, 1938 - February 3, 2016

Barnes Family Funerals - Loren "Gene" Applegate

Loren Eugene Applegate, age 77, of Chadwick, Missouri passed away Wednesday morning, February 3, 2016 in Mercy Hospital. He was born November 9, 1938 in Yakima, Washington the son of Don and Lula (Roberts) Applegate. On October 13, 1956 he was united in marriage to Mary June Ewing. Gene was a longtime resident of Christian County and well-known for his work ethics. He was a hard working family man and continual supporter of others. Gene sold the Phillips 66 Service Station of Chadwick in 1970 and was skilled as a very talented mechanic. He also worked several construction jobs and retired from Journagan Construction Company. For fun, Gene enjoyed off-road jeep rides at Swan Creek and deer hunting with his family on the Hursh farm. Gene is survived by his wife Mary June, two sons Michael Eugene Applegate and Kirk Douglas Applegate; a daughter Cynthia Conrad; six grandchildren Caleb, Ashley, Emily, and Cole Applegate, Codie Secrest and Tanner Conrad; two great-grandchildren Josie Secrest and Bailee Applegate; brother Kenneth Applegate, other caring relatives and many good friends. Gene was preceded in death by his parents and a sister Bonnie Payne. Graveside funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. Saturday, February 6, 2016 in Chadwick Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening 6-8:00P.M. in Barnes Family Funeral Home Ozark. Online condolences may be shared at www.barnesfamilyfunerals.com

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    Dave Tripp says
    February 4, 2016 at 10:21 am

    Mike, So sorry for your loss. Missing you at work. Anything I can do, let me know.
    Dave & Pam Tripp

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    Nancy Ellis says
    February 4, 2016 at 10:24 am

    Mike and family,
    Thinking of you.
    Nancy Ellis

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    Chris Burkhart says
    February 4, 2016 at 4:58 pm

    Mike and family, so sorry to hear of Gene’s passing. Praying for the Lord’s peace to be with you all through this tough time. I’ll miss seeing that ole green Jeep coming down the road during deer season, followed by a good visit. God bless.

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    Chris and Marcia Beckett says
    February 5, 2016 at 7:14 am

    Cody and Codie,

    Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family during this time of loss.

    Chris and Marcia

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    Tony Burkhart says
    February 5, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    Some of the best memories I have is all of us deer hunting when I was a kid.I killed a couple of deer from places he told me to go in math branch !! Mary June,Mike,Kirk,Cindy and all the family my prayers are with you.

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    Jolene Huff says
    February 5, 2016 at 9:33 pm

    Mary & Family,

    I am so sorry for your loss. Gene was such a great person and always a good friend to Tom & I. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry I could not come to visitation, to personally speak to you all.

    Tom & Jolene Huff

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    Wanda Applegate Moak says
    February 5, 2016 at 9:57 pm

    Dear Mary and Family.

    My husband Bud and I want to tell you we are so sorry for your loss,
    I don’t know if you remember the summer we visited and camped with my folks Corene & Lawrence Applegate. The whole Applegate crew came down, there was lots of fun for all..
    Gene was a good cousin even if he teased me more than I thought he should when I was in my teens. lol

    I have lots of good memories of your husband, Kenneth and Bonnie.
    I am glad you have a large family to give each other comfort, The Lord be with you Wanda & Bud

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    Richard Weter & Jan Stewart says
    February 5, 2016 at 10:06 pm

    So sorry to hear of Gene’s death. Although I haven’t seen him for years I’ll never forget riding motorcycles with him through the hills of Pine Ridge.

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    Sandy Wilson - Reese says
    February 15, 2016 at 11:23 pm

    Mary June,

    So sorry to hear of Gene’s passing. It has been many years since the “Mound” & “Chadwick” School Days. Thinking of you.

    Sandy

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    Jerry D. Brannan says
    March 14, 2016 at 4:56 am

    I just now saw the obituary got Gene. I am very sorry to learn of Gene’s passing. My parents (Earl & Delphia Uhlmann) operated a general store across the highway from Gene’s service station in Chadwick, MO. I graduated from Chadwick High School in 1967 & attended college at The School of the Ozarks, and after graduation moved to the St. Louis, MO, area to work for the phone company. From there, I moved to Kansas, then to Connecticut, and then to the Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ, area. So, I did not get back to Chadwick very often. However, while I was in Chadwick, I became acquainted with Gene & he was always very nice & kind to me. Back in those days, the gas companies often had “gas wars” & reduced gasoline prices and there would be friendly competition between my parents’ gas station & Gene’s gas station. On behalf of my family & myself, I want to offer condolences to the family.

    Best Regards,

    Jerry Brannan

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