James Alfred "Jim" Apple

James Alfred “Jim” Apple, 77, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Major Hospital in Shelbyville.

He was born August 27, 1945, in Waldron, the son of George Alfred Apple and Rose Ellen (Newton) Apple Berauer.  On November 26, 1966, he married his wife of 56 years, Judith “Judy” Hurst, and she survives.

In addition to Judy, Jim is survived by his daughters, Jennifer Apple of Interlochen, Michigan, and Kristi Richards and fiance’, Chuck Myers, of Shelbyville; sisters, Joyce Tilford of Shelbyville and Charlene “Dolly” Berauer of Avon; brother, Robert Berauer and wife, Sue, of Shelbyville; brother-in-law, John Hurst and wife, Donna, of Manilla; granddaughters, Kaitlyn, Madison and Karaline Richards; and several nieces and nephews.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; step-father, Jack Berauer; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Stanley and Betty Hurst.

He graduated in 1963 from Waldron High School, and received his bachelor’s degree in business from Ball State University in 1966.

Jim was a member of the Waldron United Methodist Church, where he served as a trustee and chairman of the board.

He formerly worked at Purex for over 25 years.  Jim also owned and operated the Westside Video and Tanning, for over 15 years.

Jim was formerly at member of the Eagles Aerie Lodge No. 766 and the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks. 

He was an avid golfer and enjoyed being in the Men’s Golf League.

Jim enjoyed watching sports, especially Indiana University basketball.

He loved his family and enjoyed the time they spent creating lasting memories.

Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Freeman Family Funeral Homes and Crematory, Carmony-Ewing Chapel, 819 S. Harrison St. in Shelbyville; and from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, January 16, 2023 at the Waldron United Methodist Church, 202 W. Washington St., in Waldron.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the church, with Pastors Bruce Banister and Dave Galbraith officiating.

Inurnment will be at Van Pelt Cemetery in Shelby County at a later date

Memorial contributions may be made to the Waldron United Methodist Church; Cancer Association of Shelby County, PO Box 844, Shelbyville, IN 46176 or Lemon Bay Conservancy, 1765 Manor Road, Unit A, Englewood, Florida 34223.

Online condolences may be shared with Jim’s family at www.freemanfamilyfuneralhomes.com.