Mr. Charles Franklin "Petie" Neese, Jr., 90, of 3015 S. Mebane St., Burlington died Wednesday, March 18, 2009.
Cryptside services will be conducted 4 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2009, at Alamance Memorial Park with the Rev. Howard Thompson officiating.
He was born in Burlington on August 29, 1918, the son of the late Elon Heritage and C.F. "Diamond Pete" Neese, who was the first child born in Burlington right after its incorporation from Company Shops. Petie worked closely with his family at their C.F. Neese & Sons Jewelers, a downtown landmark founded in 1872, until his retirement in 1988. He remained a jewelry appraiser until his death.
While growing up, he was associated with his family's Heritage Brothers Circus in the 30's and 40's. He was a World War II veteran in the 82nd Fighter Group, Unit 97 in the Army Air Corps where he was a radio control / communication expert. He had attended Fishborne Military Academy, Burlington High School and Duke University and was a lifelong Iron Duke member.
Petie enjoyed golf at Alamance Country Club, the Elks Club events and fishing at Carolina Beach, home of his family's beloved yacht, The Commandress.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Neese was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Virginia Stanley Neese, his son, Jack Stanley Neese, his second wife, Mildred Davis Neese, and his sister, Martha Neese Humphrey.
Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Jane P. Neese, of Burlington; son, C. F. Neese, III, and Kate, of Cedar Key, Fla.; grandchildren, Ellen Jane Neese, and husband, Robert Stoltz, Mendy Lane Neese, Joseph Neese; great granddaughters, Elana Jane Neese, Madison Lea Neese; sisters, Sarah K. Neese, of Maryland, Emily Neese McCormick, of Southern Pines.
Published in the News Record on 3/20/2009
Cryptside services will be conducted 4 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2009, at Alamance Memorial Park with the Rev. Howard Thompson officiating.
He was born in Burlington on August 29, 1918, the son of the late Elon Heritage and C.F. "Diamond Pete" Neese, who was the first child born in Burlington right after its incorporation from Company Shops. Petie worked closely with his family at their C.F. Neese & Sons Jewelers, a downtown landmark founded in 1872, until his retirement in 1988. He remained a jewelry appraiser until his death.
While growing up, he was associated with his family's Heritage Brothers Circus in the 30's and 40's. He was a World War II veteran in the 82nd Fighter Group, Unit 97 in the Army Air Corps where he was a radio control / communication expert. He had attended Fishborne Military Academy, Burlington High School and Duke University and was a lifelong Iron Duke member.
Petie enjoyed golf at Alamance Country Club, the Elks Club events and fishing at Carolina Beach, home of his family's beloved yacht, The Commandress.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Neese was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Virginia Stanley Neese, his son, Jack Stanley Neese, his second wife, Mildred Davis Neese, and his sister, Martha Neese Humphrey.
Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Jane P. Neese, of Burlington; son, C. F. Neese, III, and Kate, of Cedar Key, Fla.; grandchildren, Ellen Jane Neese, and husband, Robert Stoltz, Mendy Lane Neese, Joseph Neese; great granddaughters, Elana Jane Neese, Madison Lea Neese; sisters, Sarah K. Neese, of Maryland, Emily Neese McCormick, of Southern Pines.
Published in the News Record on 3/20/2009
Mr. Charles Franklin "Petie" Neese, Jr., 90, of 3015 S. Mebane St., Burlington died Wednesday, March 18, 2009.
Cryptside services will be conducted 4 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2009, at Alamance Memorial Park with the Rev. Howard Thompson officiating.
He was born in Burlington on August 29, 1918, the son of the late Elon Heritage and C.F. "Diamond Pete" Neese, who was the first child born in Burlington right after its incorporation from Company Shops. Petie worked closely with his family at their C.F. Neese & Sons Jewelers, a downtown landmark founded in 1872, until his retirement in 1988. He remained a jewelry appraiser until his death.
While growing up, he was associated with his family's Heritage Brothers Circus in the 30's and 40's. He was a World War II veteran in the 82nd Fighter Group, Unit 97 in the Army Air Corps where he was a radio control / communication expert. He had attended Fishborne Military Academy, Burlington High School and Duke University and was a lifelong Iron Duke member.
Petie enjoyed golf at Alamance Country Club, the Elks Club events and fishing at Carolina Beach, home of his family's beloved yacht, The Commandress.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Neese was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Virginia Stanley Neese, his son, Jack Stanley Neese, his second wife, Mildred Davis Neese, and his sister, Martha Neese Humphrey.
Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Jane P. Neese, of Burlington; son, C. F. Neese, III, and Kate, of Cedar Key, Fla.; grandchildren, Ellen Jane Neese, and husband, Robert Stoltz, Mendy Lane Neese, Joseph Neese; great granddaughters, Elana Jane Neese, Madison Lea Neese; sisters, Sarah K. Neese, of Maryland, Emily Neese McCormick, of Southern Pines.
Published in the News Record on 3/20/2009
Cryptside services will be conducted 4 p.m. Friday, March 20, 2009, at Alamance Memorial Park with the Rev. Howard Thompson officiating.
He was born in Burlington on August 29, 1918, the son of the late Elon Heritage and C.F. "Diamond Pete" Neese, who was the first child born in Burlington right after its incorporation from Company Shops. Petie worked closely with his family at their C.F. Neese & Sons Jewelers, a downtown landmark founded in 1872, until his retirement in 1988. He remained a jewelry appraiser until his death.
While growing up, he was associated with his family's Heritage Brothers Circus in the 30's and 40's. He was a World War II veteran in the 82nd Fighter Group, Unit 97 in the Army Air Corps where he was a radio control / communication expert. He had attended Fishborne Military Academy, Burlington High School and Duke University and was a lifelong Iron Duke member.
Petie enjoyed golf at Alamance Country Club, the Elks Club events and fishing at Carolina Beach, home of his family's beloved yacht, The Commandress.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Neese was preceded in death by his first wife and mother of his children, Virginia Stanley Neese, his son, Jack Stanley Neese, his second wife, Mildred Davis Neese, and his sister, Martha Neese Humphrey.
Survivors include his daughter-in-law, Jane P. Neese, of Burlington; son, C. F. Neese, III, and Kate, of Cedar Key, Fla.; grandchildren, Ellen Jane Neese, and husband, Robert Stoltz, Mendy Lane Neese, Joseph Neese; great granddaughters, Elana Jane Neese, Madison Lea Neese; sisters, Sarah K. Neese, of Maryland, Emily Neese McCormick, of Southern Pines.
Published in the News Record on 3/20/2009
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