Max W Apple

Max W Apple, 75, of Paoli passed away at his residence on Sunday, December 1, 2013.  He was born July 1, 1938 to Owen and Opal Wells Apple in Paoli, IN. He was preceded in death by his parents. He graduated from Paoli High School in 1956.  He then graduated from Indiana University in 1965 with a Bachelor of Arts degree.  He then received a Doctor of Jurisprudence in 1970 from Indiana University in Indianapolis.  He was also a graduate from the National College for the State Judiciary in Reno, Nevada in 1974 and Indiana Judicial College, Indianapolis, IN in 1976. He was a retired Orange County Circuit Court  judge, was currently employed with National Water Services and an attorney. He was a member of Paoli United Methodist Church, Paoli Meridian Lions Club, Orange County Young Republicans, Orange County Development Commission, Indiana Bar Association, and the Orange County Bar Association.  He also was the founder of Orange County Players. He loved Paoli and a deep affection for the Paoli Square and its people. Survivors include: His former wives:       Norma Apple             DePauw, IN Imojean Dedrick       Paoli, IN Son:                               Jason Apple                Paoli, IN Daughters:                   Leslie Lessman          Rineyille, KY Sarah Hall                   Paoli, IN Brother:                       Paul Apple                  Whiteland, IN Also surviving are 9 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Services will be held at Dillman-Scott Funeral Home 11 AM Thursday, December 5th, 2013, with James Walters officiating.  Interment to follow at Paoli Community Cemetery.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home Wednesday, December 4th from 4-8 pm and from 9am until the time of service on Thursday.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Good Samaritan Fund c/o Orange County Community Foundation, 112 W. Water St., Paoli, IN 47454.