Paul

Applewhite

Paul Applewhite was born in Roundaway, MS, on October 21, 1951 to Willie and Annie J. Applewhite. He graduated from Parker High School and and earned his Journeyman's license through local 51. Paul married his soulmate and life partner, Linda Applewhite, on February 15, 1974. They had four children of their own, but were the parents to so many more. Paul worked as a charter bus driver for many years and as a carpenter for 30 plus years. During his latter years, he worked as a contractor for over 25 years. Paul moved back to his hometown of Clarksdale, MS in the summer of 2011. On September 09, 2023, Paul passed away peacefully in his home.

Paul is survived by his three children, Lavell, Nicole, and Lenell Applewhite; three brothers, Willie, Herman, and Jesse Applewhite; one sister, Annie Mae Applewhite; six granddaughters, Desireé Applewhite, Eva Marie Martinez, Janiah Applewhite, Egypt Hearn, Leya Applewhite, and Nandi Applewhite; six grandsons, Tristan Applewhite, Alexander Applewhite, Devinci Thomas, Ashton Farrow, and David Jeff; one great-granddaughter, Mulanie Applewhite; and a host of nieces and nephews. Paul is preceded in death by his wife, Linda Applewhite; his son, Paul Applewhite; his parents, Willie and Annie J Applewhite; five brothers, Elijah, Melvin, John, Noel, Nathan Applewhite; four sisters, Peggy Jean Applewhite , Clarice Brown, Charlene Ward, and Geraldine Smith; and one grandson, Kenneth Johnson.