Dewey Applegate

Dewey Paul Applegate, age 75, of Ozark, was born December 1, 1942, the son of Melvis and Bertha (Willis) Applegate. He died June 30, 2018 in his home. Dewey served honorably in the United States Air Force from 11/1961 - 11/1965 at Little Rock Air Force Base. On August 21, 1965 he and Wannis Johnson were married. Dewey started a career in sales immediately following his honorable military service. His love for meeting new people and "gift of gab" resulted in a reputation of honesty, generosity and kindness to everyone who met him. His career lasted nearly fifty years starting with selling cars, followed by selling the Cambridge diet formula and ended selling cinnamon rolls at Silver Dollar City. He was happiest sharing an early cup of coffee with friends telling stories and discussing current events. He cherished his faith, family and friends above everything else always speaking proudly of each one. Dewey and Wannis are lifelong members at Union Hill Baptist Church in Keltner MO. Currently, they attend Calvary Baptist Church in Ozark. Dewey is survived by wife Wannis, three children and their spouses: TaWatha Doss and husband Marc, Satotha Burr and husband Robert, and LaRell Applegate and wife Geralyn. Dewey also had eight beloved grandchildren: Kourtney Cross, Haleigh Gray, Chandler Doss, Allison Burr, Gracyn Applegate, Ella Applegate, Carter Applegate, and Everest Applegate; two brothers, Kenneth "Bill" Applegate, and Willis "Duke" Applegate; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Melvis and Bertha Applegate, his sister Sally Carrol, and a brother James "Dee" Applegate. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday, July 7, in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 PM Friday in the funeral home.