Mr. Joseph Tommy Appling

Age 78

Northport Funeral & Cremation Service family extends our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of Mr. Joseph Tommy Appling, who passed away on September 26, 2026, in Cottondale, Alabama.

Mr. Appling was born in 1948 to the late Joseph and Louis Appling. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War as a member of the United States Army.

Later in life, he dedicated himself to providing for his family through his work in the automotive trucking industry, becoming a valuable part of America’s logistics system. He took great pride in his work and in the family he worked so diligently to provide for.

Mr. Appling was blessed to spend the remainder of his days at home with his loving wife, Mrs. Helen (White) Appling. Together, they resided in Cottondale, surrounded by family and loved ones who cared deeply for them.

He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife, Mrs. Helen (White) Appling; daughters, Jennifer (Lopp) Brown, Tammy (Appling) Fowler, and Christy Lopp; sons, Tracy Appling Wyatt and Timothy Joe Appling; and a host of sisters, grandchildren, relatives, and friends.

Along with his parents, Mr. Appling was preceded in death by his two sons, Randall Appling and Thomas Joseph Appling.

His life was a testament to love, family, service, and dedication. He will be deeply missed and forever cherished in the hearts of all who knew and loved him.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Northport Funeral & Cremation Service chapel, located at 5404 Watermelon Road, Northport, AL, on Tuesday, September 29th, 2026, at 2:00 p.m.

The compassionate, sympathetic, and professional services of the Northport Funeral & Cremation Service team have been entrusted with Mr. Appling's arrangements.