Steve "Big A" Appling

Steve “Big A” Appling, age 51, passed away Friday, May 22, 2020, at his home in Gas, Kansas.

Steve was born October 22, 1968 to Jim and Clara Appling in Iola, Kansas. He attended school in Iola, Kansas. Steve spent the majority of his working career working for the City of Iola. In 1991, Steve married Jayme Potter Appling.

Steve was an avid hunter, fisherman, and storyteller. In his spare time, you could find him outdoors. If you knew Steve, you loved him. He was always the life of the party. He spent his days living them to the fullest. Steve loved all kids and took them in as his own. He was known for cooking enough for an army and invited anyone to join him. He had a huge heart and would do anything for anyone. Steve genuinely loved life and never took a single moment for granted.

Steve is preceded in death by wife, Jayme Appling; mother, Clara Appling; and in-laws, James and Beverly Potter.

Steve is survived by sons, Cody Conley and significant other, Brianne Jett and Chase Appling and significant other, Jordon Crossfield; father, Jim Appling; sisters, Susan Robb and husband, Tim, and Kim Knavel and husband, Ron; brother, Kevin Appling and wife, Sara; grandchildren, Maya Conley, Chance Conley, Gentry Crossfield, and Gensen Crossfield; and numerous other family members and friends.

A private burial will take place on Thursday, May 28, 2020. Steve will lie in state on Wednesday, May 27, 2020 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service in The Chapel for friends to pay their respects. Family may not be present at this time.

Memorials in honor of Steve are suggested to the Steve Appling Memorial Fund to defer funeral expenses and may be left with the funeral home. Condolences may be left online for the family at www.feuerbornfuneral.com .