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Thomas Richard Appling, age 70, of Hartselle, died Friday, December 10, 2021 at Decatur Morgan Hospital. He was born September 25, 1951 to Marvin Appling Jr. and Virginia Hand in Atlanta, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother, Charles Appling.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Jan Appling of Hartselle; one son, David Appling of Hartselle; one daughter Racheal Appling; and one sister Cathy Todd (Mike) of Irving, Texas.
Mr. Appling was a member of Church Universal and Triumphant since 1977. He was a pocket knife collector. Mr. Appling was an avid athlete with a degree in exercise physiology. He was a good and faithful servant to his church.
