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Appleby, Scott (RMC(SS)), ETC USN(Ret).
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Contact Info
Home Town Clarksville, In.
Last Address CLARKSVILLE, IN
Date of Passing Nov 16, 2011
Location of Interment New Albany National Cemetery (VA) - New Albany, Indiana
Scott Allen Appleby, 55, died at his residence in Clarksville. He was a native of Scott Field, IL and was retired after 20 yrs service in the US Navy. He was very involved with the University of Louisville's women's softball and volleyball teams and had close friendships with many of the players, their families and the coaching staff. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Virginia May Appleby.
Survivors
Brother: Steven Appleby (Vicki) Jeffersonville, IN Sisters: Sheila Appleby Maranto Henryville, IN Sherry Appleby Benton (Alan) Merritt Island, FL Susan Appleby Barela Winnummica, NV Sandy Appleby Schad Henryville, IN
And 21 Nephews and Nieces
Visitation will be from 1-8 PM Sunday at Seabrook, Dieckmann, & Naville Funeral Homes, 1119 E. Market St., New Albany, IN. Funeral service will be held 10 AM Monday at the Market Street Chapel
A graveside memorial with full military honors will be held Tuesday in the New Albany National Cemetery in New Albany, IN
Obit on line at Seabrook, Dieckmann, & Naville Funeral Home in New Albany, IN.
Scott died from smoke inhalation from a fire at his home.
Footage taken during the commissioning trials for the USS Birmingham was used in the film The Hunt for Red October. The hull number (SSN-695) is easily readable on the submarine in the film. This denotes that the footage was taken during commissioning trials as the numbers are removed before active service.
