James Jerry Aplin, age 70, born in Mobile and resident of Bay Minette, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 in a local hospital.
He was a graduate of Mobile College and worked for many years until retiring from the McDuffie Coal Terminal where he worked as a foreman. Some of his favorite things were Christmas tree farming and raising his Polled Hereford cattle. Surviving are his daughter, Paige Aplin of Stockton; two sons, Todd (Cheryl)Aplin of Baton Rouge, La.,and Erik and Monica Aplin of Bay Minette; the mother of his children, Donna Aplin of Stockton; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. A celebration of James’ life will be held Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012, at the First United Methodist Church of Bay Minette. Officiating was the Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Spicer. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 338, Bay Minette, AL, 36507. Notes of condolence may be expressed at hughesfh.com. Arrangements are by Hughes Funeral Home & Crematory, 7951 American Way, Daphne.
