Jackie Ray Applegate, age 76, passed away on October 29th, 2024 at St. Louis University Hospital. He was born on January 4th, 1948 in Centralia, IL, the son of Orval and Lillian Applegate.
Jack is survived by three daughters: Melissa and husband Donnie Becktell of Robinson, Christy and husband Kevin Wampler of Henderson, KY, and Chrystal Applegate of Apple Valley, CA. Two sons: Charles and wife Shereen of Royce City, Texas, Tim and wife Julianna Applegate of Riverside, CA, nine grandchildren: Ryder Becketll, Joshua York, Noah Davis, Samuel Applegate, Reese Applegate, Rebecca Applegate, Gregory Applegate and twins Ethan and Emily Applegate, three siblings: Raymond and wife Jane Marshall of SAalem, Priscilla Jones Drimakis of Tehachapi, CA, twin sister: Jacklyn Mansker of Centralia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orvan and Lillian Applegate, stepmother, Wilma Applegate, seven siblings, foster brother Jerry Ray Walker, and grandson Henry Applegate.
Jack was an over-the-road truck driver for over 50 years. After retiring, he enjoyed sitting outside and visiting with his neighbors. He also loved watching old Westerns and talking on the phone with his family and truck driver buddies.
You could see him on Sundays sitting at a round table with his family and friends at the Salem Grace Church of the Nazarene, eating donuts, and drinking his bottle of water that the girls at church would bring. He loved joking and picking on the girls at church.
In his last days, he was so grateful for Pastors Trent and Jim sitting with him in prayer.
Jack loved his children and grandchildren and was very proud of them. He will be missed.
Per Jack’s request, he will be cremated.
