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The memorial service for Dr. John Hilton Rappole, Sr. will be at 2pm on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Jamestown, NY. A Celebration of Life luncheon will follow in the undercroft of the church.
John died suddenly and unexpectedly at his home, amidst the beauty of nature, and entered into his own migration mystery on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Born to the late Dr. Albertus Whitney and Francesca Elizabeth Goodell Rappole on November 10, 1946, in Jamestown, NY, John began his lifelong quest to absorb the world and always looked at it with a sense of wonder.
John is survived by his wife, Bonnie Elizabeth Carlson Rappole; his children, Brigetta (Ian) Rappole Earthy of Jamestown, John Hilton "Jay" (Nyree) Rappole, Jr. of Front Royal, VA, and Nathaniel Brian "Nate" Rappole of Richmond, VA; his grandchildren, Rachel (Scott), Linnea (Austin), Zachary (Bekka), Julianne, Isabelle, and Lauren; and his great granddaughter, Phoebe; his siblings, Dr. Bert (Mary) Rappole, MD, Dr. Robert "Doc" (Barbara) Rappole, DVM, and Rosemary (Diane) Randolph-Rappole; and many beloved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Francesca (Bryan) Miller, PhD.
To read the full obituary, please visit lindfuneralhome.com.