James Apel

Mr. James “Jim” Ronald Apel, age 82 of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born April 13, 1940 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Charles Earl Apel and Norma Hall Apel. Jim was a member of Augsburg Lutheran Church, a loyal Ohio State Buckeye fan, and an avid golfer. He is preceded in death by one son, Michael James Apel. Surviving is his wife, Marian Apel; two daughters, Kathy Apel and Beth Smith (Mike); one daughter-in-law, Stephanie Oropello; three granddaughters, Maya Apel, Molly Apel, and Brook Smith; one sister, Barbara Healey (Jim); and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 PM Friday, September 9, 2022 at Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel by Rev. Paul Wollner. Burial will follow in Westlawn Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Augsburg Lutheran Church (845 West Fifth Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101) or Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home (101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103). Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com.