Maysville – Billy Roger Applegate, 72, of Maysville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at his residence. Mr. Applegate was retired from Adams-Brown Counties Economic Opportunities (ABCAP). He was born in Lewis County, Kentucky on November 23, 1953 the son of the late Ora and Blanche Fite Applegate. Roger was always a caring person and would always take time to help someone in need.

He is survived by his loving wife of forty-two years, Jeanette Huston Applegate; his son, Theo Ghoststone of Maysville; his siblings, Willis Applegate (Judy), Gary Applegate (Patricia), Cary Applegate (Colleen), Shirley Cooper and Jennifer Mason as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Lloyd Lester Applegate, Eva Joyce Applegate, Ruth Applegate and Lillie Beckett.

Funeral services for Billy Roger Applegate will be held at the Knox and Brothers Funeral Home at 1:00 PM Friday, December 27, 2024. Burial will follow in the Hillcrest Garden of Memories. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 AM until the hour of the service. Memorials may be made to DAV at help.dav.org or St. Jude Hospital at stjude.org or Shriners Hospital at donate.lovetotherescue.org. Condolences at knoxbrothersfuneralhome.com