Joseph Henry Apple, IV

Joseph Henry Apple IV died after a short illness on May 9, 2024 at Inova Loudoun Hospital. He was born in Berkeley Springs, WV the son of Joseph Henry Apple III and Mattie Medora West Apple who predeceased him. He graduated from Berkeley Springs High School. He attended West Virginia University where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. Joe is survived by his cousin Ken McAlpine (Kathy) and Ken’s sons Cullen and Graham (Kori) and longtime friend Donna Tomlinson. Joe worked for many years in communications designing and implementing networks in the US and other countries. During those years Joe lived in Frederick MD, Herndon VA, and Reston VA. Joe was a longtime active member of Floris United Methodist Church in Herndon. He was a willing volunteer and worked with the youth group for many years. Joe moved to Ashby Ponds in Ashburn in 2018. Joe was a longtime supporter of the American Himalayan Foundation and a member of the Sierra Club. He was an avid traveler and biker. He went to several countries to participate in bike rallies. He also traveled to Nepal, Bhutan, Sweden, Norway, and Alaska. Joe participated in several Sierra Club service trips working on trail maintenance and other activities.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Floris United Methodist Church on May 30, 2024 at 11 AM. The link to live-stream the service is https://www.florisumc.org/celebration-of-life-may-30-2024/ . A private burial will be held.

In lieu of flowers you may donate to Floris United Methodist Church, the Ashby Ponds Benevolent Care Fund, Hood College in Frederick MD, or the American Himalayan Fund.