Obituary for Arthur L. Applewhite Arthur L. Applewhite (Sonny), 79, of Lakeland, FL died on August 26, 2018 at Good Shepherd Hospice. Mr. Applewhite was born in Tallahassee, Florida to Arthur L. & Lois (Stephens) Applewhite. He moved to Lakeland in 1972, coming from Miami. Sonny was a member of several International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) unions throughout Florida, where he worked as an electrical foreman, and participated in several hurricane relief projects throughout his career. He was a navy veteran and a member of the VFW 8002. Sonny was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, John K. Applewhite and Charlotte Miller. Arthur is survived by his wife of 23 years Barbara of Lakeland, FL; Son, Arthur H. Applewhite (Arlene) of Ocala, FL; daughters, Janice L. Carroll (Chuck) of Charleston, SC and Doreen M. Barnes (Don), Mulberry, FL; siblings, James E. Applewhite (Barbara) of Lakeland, FL, Morris P. Applewhite (Kathy) of Ellington, FL, Daniel J. Applewhite (Carol) of Lakeland, FL and Dolly Puzon (James) of Lakeland, FL; 7 Grandchildren, and 13 Great Grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6:00 – 8:00 pm at Gentry Morrison Funeral Home at Serenity Gardens, 3350 Mall Hall Dr, Lakeland. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow at Lakeland Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you please consider your donations to Good Shepherd Hospice, 3450 Lakeland Hills Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33805. Condolences to the family may be offered at www.gentry-morrison.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Arthur L. Applewhite please visit our Sympathy Store. Upcoming Events Visitation © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions AUG 29. 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes – Serenity Gardens Chapel 3350 Mall Hill Drive Lakeland, FL, US, 33810 t.hall@gentry-morrison.com www.gentry-morrison.com/ Order Flowers for the Visitation Guaranteed delivery before Arthur’s Visitation begins. Funeral Service © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions AUG 30. 11:00 AM Gentry-Morrison Funeral Homes – Serenity Gardens Chapel 3350 Mall Hill Drive Lakeland, FL, US, 33810 t.hall@gentry-morrison.com www.gentry-morrison.com/ Order Flowers for the Funeral Service Guaranteed delivery before Arthur’s Funeral Service begins. Cemetery Details Lakeland Memorial Gardens 2125 Bartow Road Lakeland, FL, 33801 © Stadia Maps, © OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap Get Driving Directions
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Arthur L Applewhite February 22 1939 August 26 2018.
Death notice for the town of: Lakeland, state: Florida