Ervin Apple

Ervin Gerald Apple, 63 of Gibsonville passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2014. He was born in Guilford County and was the son of the late George Ervin Apple. Gerald was married to his Loving Wife Debbie Hill Apple for 22 years who survives of the home. Gerald was employed at the Guilford County Fire Marshal's Office for 37 years where he recently retired and was still working there part-time. He was also the owner and operator of Apple Electric, Inc. for over 30 years. Gerald was a member of The Way Church in Whitsett, The International Association of Electrical Inspectors, National Fire Protection Association, North Carolina International Association of Arson Investigators, National Wild Turkey Federation and the McLeansville Wildlife Club where he served in various roles. He is survived by his wife, Debbie Apple of the home. A daughter, Emily Apple of Gibsonville, stepson, Chad Foster and granddaughter, Cheyenne Foster of Greensboro; sister, Nancy Apple of Calabash and special aunt & uncle, Shirley and Russ Plamann of Tennessee. A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, March 1, 2014 at Eastern Guilford High School Auditorium by Pastor Matthew Clapp. You may visit the family at other times at their home. A private memorial will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to Beacon Place in Greensboro or to the Gerald Apple Fund, Fidelity Bank, 237 East Main St. Gibsonville NC 27249.