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Robert Appleget

Robert Appleget, Jr., age 60 passed away Sunday, February 1, 2009 at his residence.  A native of Fort Pierce, Floirda, he moved to the Ocala area in 1973.  Bob was a loving husband, and dutiful father and grandfather who was also involved in his community in many ways.  He was a Partner with Appleget & Raduns, P.A. in Ocala.  He practiced Marital law and Family law.  Mr. Appleget has received two Florida Bar Pro Bono Awards for the Fifth Circuit; the Richard D. Custureri Pro Bono Award for Marion County in 1998; and the boss of the year 1989 by the MCLSA.  He attended the University of Florida to obtain his Bachelor of Arts in 1970 and his Juris Doctor in 1973.  Bob served as President, Treasure and Secretary for the Marion County Bar Association and also held a chair on the Marion County Bar Association Grievance Committee and the Family Law Section.  He has given back into the community by acting in the following: Budget and Admission Committee of Marion County United Way, Chairman for the Marion County District of the Boy Scouts of America, Vice Chairman of the North Central  Florida March of Dimes, Member of the Public Servicw Nominating Commission and Former Marion County/State of Florida Committeeman for the Democratic Party.  Bob has served his country in the United States Army Reserves as a Captain and receive his Honorable Discharge in 1978.  He also was a Varisty Letterman on the University of Florida Swim Team, and had also taught swimming at CFCC for the Marlins.  He was an avid reader of history, especially Civil War History. Bob is survived by his wife Nancy,  son Andrew Lee Appleget of Seattle, Wa, Justin Mathew Tindall of Peonia, Il, daughter Shelby Jean Appleget and Jim Lee Taylor of Ocala, and grandchildren Elizabeth  Renee Ambrose, Nicholas Roth Ambrose, Mia Rose Ambrose and Mathew Robert Tindall.  Funeral services was held February 5, 2009, at Christ the King Anglican Church with the Rev. Donald J. Curran officiating.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    





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