Leslie Gene Applegate

Leslie Gene Applegate, Age 71, passed away Tuesday March 17, 2026. Gene was born May 6, 1954 in Vanceburg, Kentucky to the late Adolphus and Cynthia Canell Applegate.

Gene was a master carpenter. He enjoyed watching old westerns. He loved spending time with his family.

Gene is preceded in death beside his parents by his wife Anna Applegate July 10, 2025. One son Shane Douglas Applegate. Five brothers Harold Applegate, Cliff Applegate, Fred Applegate, George Applegate, and Allan Ray Applegate. Four sisters Verna Bond, Margie Polley, Helen Ruth Gottfried, and Donna Thoroughman.

Left to cherish his memory are his daughter Michelle Roe. Two grandsons Christopher Caldwell II, and Timothy (Bella) Caldwell. One great grandson Theodore Caldwell. Two sisters Mary Alice Clark, and Nellie Bloomfield. One brother Darrell Bud Applegate. Two brother in-laws, two sister in-laws, and several nieces and nephews who also survive.

Services will be held at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gaydosfh.com     

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