Charles J. Apsey age 88 of Swartz Creek formerly of Owosso and Port Huron passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 peacefully at his home. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel of Owosso. Rev. Marshall Delay will be officiating. Burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Charles was born August 20, 1926 in Yale, MI a son of Charles Lee and Anna May (Warner) Apsey. In 1948 he married Betty Lane Delay. She preceded him in death in 2009. Charles was a member of the Teamster's Union. He was also a combat veteran during W.W.II where he was a recipient of the Purple Heart award. He enjoyed traveling the United States and spending time with his family. Prior to his retirement in 1992 he had been employed by Autolite as a truck driver for many years.
Charles is survived by his children, Charles Lee (Rae-Ann) Apsey IV of Houghton Lake, MI, Nancy Jo Kouchekey of Palo Alto, CA, Heidi Annette Apsey of Scottsdale, AZ and Curtis Anthony Apsey of Port Huron, MI; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; daughter, Linda; brothers, Lester (Minnie), Max, Robert (Jenny) Apsey; and sisters, Wanda (Don) Dietrich, and Margaret and Bernice Apsey.
Memorial Contributions in Charle's name are suggested to the Medical Team Hospice, Corunna V.F.W. 4005 or the GCCARD Senior Services Program. Online condolences may be sent to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
Charles was born August 20, 1926 in Yale, MI a son of Charles Lee and Anna May (Warner) Apsey. In 1948 he married Betty Lane Delay. She preceded him in death in 2009. Charles was a member of the Teamster's Union. He was also a combat veteran during W.W.II where he was a recipient of the Purple Heart award. He enjoyed traveling the United States and spending time with his family. Prior to his retirement in 1992 he had been employed by Autolite as a truck driver for many years.
Charles is survived by his children, Charles Lee (Rae-Ann) Apsey IV of Houghton Lake, MI, Nancy Jo Kouchekey of Palo Alto, CA, Heidi Annette Apsey of Scottsdale, AZ and Curtis Anthony Apsey of Port Huron, MI; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; daughter, Linda; brothers, Lester (Minnie), Max, Robert (Jenny) Apsey; and sisters, Wanda (Don) Dietrich, and Margaret and Bernice Apsey.
Memorial Contributions in Charle's name are suggested to the Medical Team Hospice, Corunna V.F.W. 4005 or the GCCARD Senior Services Program. Online condolences may be sent to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
Charles J. Apsey age 88 of Swartz Creek formerly of Owosso and Port Huron passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 peacefully at his home. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, January 7, 2015 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Jennings-Lyons Chapel of Owosso. Rev. Marshall Delay will be officiating. Burial to follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Charles was born August 20, 1926 in Yale, MI a son of Charles Lee and Anna May (Warner) Apsey. In 1948 he married Betty Lane Delay. She preceded him in death in 2009. Charles was a member of the Teamster's Union. He was also a combat veteran during W.W.II where he was a recipient of the Purple Heart award. He enjoyed traveling the United States and spending time with his family. Prior to his retirement in 1992 he had been employed by Autolite as a truck driver for many years.
Charles is survived by his children, Charles Lee (Rae-Ann) Apsey IV of Houghton Lake, MI, Nancy Jo Kouchekey of Palo Alto, CA, Heidi Annette Apsey of Scottsdale, AZ and Curtis Anthony Apsey of Port Huron, MI; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; daughter, Linda; brothers, Lester (Minnie), Max, Robert (Jenny) Apsey; and sisters, Wanda (Don) Dietrich, and Margaret and Bernice Apsey.
Memorial Contributions in Charle's name are suggested to the Medical Team Hospice, Corunna V.F.W. 4005 or the GCCARD Senior Services Program. Online condolences may be sent to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
Charles was born August 20, 1926 in Yale, MI a son of Charles Lee and Anna May (Warner) Apsey. In 1948 he married Betty Lane Delay. She preceded him in death in 2009. Charles was a member of the Teamster's Union. He was also a combat veteran during W.W.II where he was a recipient of the Purple Heart award. He enjoyed traveling the United States and spending time with his family. Prior to his retirement in 1992 he had been employed by Autolite as a truck driver for many years.
Charles is survived by his children, Charles Lee (Rae-Ann) Apsey IV of Houghton Lake, MI, Nancy Jo Kouchekey of Palo Alto, CA, Heidi Annette Apsey of Scottsdale, AZ and Curtis Anthony Apsey of Port Huron, MI; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty; daughter, Linda; brothers, Lester (Minnie), Max, Robert (Jenny) Apsey; and sisters, Wanda (Don) Dietrich, and Margaret and Bernice Apsey.
Memorial Contributions in Charle's name are suggested to the Medical Team Hospice, Corunna V.F.W. 4005 or the GCCARD Senior Services Program. Online condolences may be sent to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
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