James W. Apthorp Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James W. Apthorp in Tallahassee, Florida, who passed away on November 19, 2024, at the age of 86, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James W. Apthorp, Sr. and Aline Lavern Smith Apthorp; and his stepfather Louis Gordon Crooks. He is survived by: his friends, Gayle Nelson, Duby Ausley, Jim and Jane Collins Aurell; his wife Cheri Boyd Apthorp; his children, James Francis Apthorp, Louise East Apthorp (Ken Malmberg), Laura Pearce (Robby Cunningham), Bob Boyd (Cheryl), Kelly Kirby (Rip), Jill Hay (Williams) and Cindy Thomas (Dean Gargiulo); his brother George East Apthorp (Sandy Cook Apthorp); his grandchildren, Anders Apthorp Lucius Malmberg, Meghan Pearce (Tim O'Connor), Molly McCabe (Colin), Will Boyd (Natalie), Katherine Kirby, Jean Kirby, Anna Harvell (Collin), Emmy Boyd, Will Hay, Anne Kirby, Jack Thomas, Zach Hay and Ruth Hay; his nephew John Apthorp (Ashley); and his niece Susan Apthorp Hemenway (Jim). He is also survived by children; numerous cousins; and countless friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to St. John's Church, either at the address above or online at St. John's Episcopal Church (https://www.saint-john.org).
