Thomas Ray "Tim" Apgar

January 30, 1949 - October 29, 2016

Thomas Ray “Tim” Apgar, age 67, of Versailles, passed away Saturday, October 29, 2016, at his home. He was born January 30, 1949, in Paris, Illinois, a son of the late Thomas and Bobbe (Markewitz) Apgar. On November 29, 1980, in Plano, Texas, he was united in marriage to his surviving wife, Sue Apgar. Tim was employed with the City of Independence as an electrician for thirty years until his retirement. He attended the Versailles United Methodist Church and was an active member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Tim enjoyed history, especially studying the War Between the States. He and Sue also enjoyed spending time researching genealogy. Some of his favorite hobbies were, traveling, reading, solving crossword puzzles and spending time working outdoors. In addition to his wife, Sue, he is survived by his sons, Joshua Thomas Cox of Des Moines, Iowa and John Meredith Cox of Peoria, Illinois; his daughters, Elizabeth Ann Flanders of Springfield, Illinois and Arminda “Mindy” Apgar of Kansas City, Missouri; seven grandchildren; a nephew, Lance Dodson of Raytown, Missouri and many friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jeff Apgar and a sister, Michelle Roberts. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 4th, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Chaplain Jeremy Caudel officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow at the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., Friday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Sons of Confederate Veterans, 5606 NE Antioch Road, Gladstone, Missouri 64119. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.