CHRISTOPHER LEE APICELLA, age 41, of Hillsboro, Tenn., departed this life suddenly on Thursday, August 15, 2024.  Mr. Apicella was born in Tullahoma, Tenn., to the late Troy and Joyce Teague Bailey.  He was a graduate of Tullahoma High School.  After graduation he then joined the U.S. Air Force and served his tour of duty.  Mr. Apicella, was employed at Feintool in Antioch, Tenn., as a Maintenance Control Technician.  He will be remembered as a loving and devoted father to his daughter, Briley.

He is survived by his daughter, Briley Apicella of Tullahoma, First cousin, Brent Morris and wife, Paula of Tullahoma, Tenn., cousins; Erin, Hayden and Emma Morris and special friend, Kyra Pickett of Winchester.

A Memorial Service will be conducted at 6:00 P.M. Monday, August 19, in the Chapel of Grant Funeral Services with Pastor Jordan Atkisson, officiating.