John Ross Apperson of Gainesville, Ga., and a native of Cleveland, died Saturday, March 6, 1999, at his residence following an extended illness. He was the son of the late John C. and Clemmie Ann Gentry Apperson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Chestia Moon Apperson; two sisters: DeEtte Utley and Pearlie Murray; and one brother: Emmett Apperson.
He attended Bradley Central High School, where he was active in three sports. He continued his education at the University of the South in Sewanee, where he received a bachelor of arts degree in English, played varsity football and basketball, and was a member of several organizations, including Alpha Tau Omega, social fraternity, Order of Gownsmen, and the choir.
He served as a sergeant and later a second lieutenant in the Air Force during World War II. His squadron received a presidential citation for its part in the invasion of southern France. It sank one battleship and two cruisers.
After returning home, he taught at the University of Chattanooga National School of Business, and Bradley High School, where he taught art, speech, and English and was advisor on the school yearbook. He was principal at East Cleveland School from 1948 until 1956. He was active in music and drama and performed in "Nolichucky Jack" in Gatlinburg and the 1960 movie, "Wild River," which was filmed in Bradley County. In 1990, he was inducted into the Oldtimers' Football Hall of Fame Club in Bradley County.
After moving to Gainesville, he was active in civic affairs, including the Historical Society, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Masonic Lodge 219. He ran an art studio and real estate business. He also taught and coached an undefeated tennis team at Gainesville High School.
Survivors include his wife, Josephine Clark Apperson; three sisters: Maggie Cox and Christine Brazier, both of Clinton, S.C., and Nora Keener of Clearwater, Fla.; one brother: John Apperson of Pensacola, Fla.; stepsons: James Ed Clark, Harold D. Clark and William B. Clark, all of Gainesville; one stepdaughter: Doris Watson of Snellville, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held March 9 in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home in Gainesville.
-- Cleveland Daily Banner
Wednesday, March 17, 1999
He attended Bradley Central High School, where he was active in three sports. He continued his education at the University of the South in Sewanee, where he received a bachelor of arts degree in English, played varsity football and basketball, and was a member of several organizations, including Alpha Tau Omega, social fraternity, Order of Gownsmen, and the choir.
He served as a sergeant and later a second lieutenant in the Air Force during World War II. His squadron received a presidential citation for its part in the invasion of southern France. It sank one battleship and two cruisers.
After returning home, he taught at the University of Chattanooga National School of Business, and Bradley High School, where he taught art, speech, and English and was advisor on the school yearbook. He was principal at East Cleveland School from 1948 until 1956. He was active in music and drama and performed in "Nolichucky Jack" in Gatlinburg and the 1960 movie, "Wild River," which was filmed in Bradley County. In 1990, he was inducted into the Oldtimers' Football Hall of Fame Club in Bradley County.
After moving to Gainesville, he was active in civic affairs, including the Historical Society, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Masonic Lodge 219. He ran an art studio and real estate business. He also taught and coached an undefeated tennis team at Gainesville High School.
Survivors include his wife, Josephine Clark Apperson; three sisters: Maggie Cox and Christine Brazier, both of Clinton, S.C., and Nora Keener of Clearwater, Fla.; one brother: John Apperson of Pensacola, Fla.; stepsons: James Ed Clark, Harold D. Clark and William B. Clark, all of Gainesville; one stepdaughter: Doris Watson of Snellville, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held March 9 in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home in Gainesville.
-- Cleveland Daily Banner
Wednesday, March 17, 1999
John Ross Apperson of Gainesville, Ga., and a native of Cleveland, died Saturday, March 6, 1999, at his residence following an extended illness. He was the son of the late John C. and Clemmie Ann Gentry Apperson. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Chestia Moon Apperson; two sisters: DeEtte Utley and Pearlie Murray; and one brother: Emmett Apperson.
He attended Bradley Central High School, where he was active in three sports. He continued his education at the University of the South in Sewanee, where he received a bachelor of arts degree in English, played varsity football and basketball, and was a member of several organizations, including Alpha Tau Omega, social fraternity, Order of Gownsmen, and the choir.
He served as a sergeant and later a second lieutenant in the Air Force during World War II. His squadron received a presidential citation for its part in the invasion of southern France. It sank one battleship and two cruisers.
After returning home, he taught at the University of Chattanooga National School of Business, and Bradley High School, where he taught art, speech, and English and was advisor on the school yearbook. He was principal at East Cleveland School from 1948 until 1956. He was active in music and drama and performed in "Nolichucky Jack" in Gatlinburg and the 1960 movie, "Wild River," which was filmed in Bradley County. In 1990, he was inducted into the Oldtimers' Football Hall of Fame Club in Bradley County.
After moving to Gainesville, he was active in civic affairs, including the Historical Society, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Masonic Lodge 219. He ran an art studio and real estate business. He also taught and coached an undefeated tennis team at Gainesville High School.
Survivors include his wife, Josephine Clark Apperson; three sisters: Maggie Cox and Christine Brazier, both of Clinton, S.C., and Nora Keener of Clearwater, Fla.; one brother: John Apperson of Pensacola, Fla.; stepsons: James Ed Clark, Harold D. Clark and William B. Clark, all of Gainesville; one stepdaughter: Doris Watson of Snellville, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held March 9 in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home in Gainesville.
-- Cleveland Daily Banner
Wednesday, March 17, 1999
He attended Bradley Central High School, where he was active in three sports. He continued his education at the University of the South in Sewanee, where he received a bachelor of arts degree in English, played varsity football and basketball, and was a member of several organizations, including Alpha Tau Omega, social fraternity, Order of Gownsmen, and the choir.
He served as a sergeant and later a second lieutenant in the Air Force during World War II. His squadron received a presidential citation for its part in the invasion of southern France. It sank one battleship and two cruisers.
After returning home, he taught at the University of Chattanooga National School of Business, and Bradley High School, where he taught art, speech, and English and was advisor on the school yearbook. He was principal at East Cleveland School from 1948 until 1956. He was active in music and drama and performed in "Nolichucky Jack" in Gatlinburg and the 1960 movie, "Wild River," which was filmed in Bradley County. In 1990, he was inducted into the Oldtimers' Football Hall of Fame Club in Bradley County.
After moving to Gainesville, he was active in civic affairs, including the Historical Society, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Masonic Lodge 219. He ran an art studio and real estate business. He also taught and coached an undefeated tennis team at Gainesville High School.
Survivors include his wife, Josephine Clark Apperson; three sisters: Maggie Cox and Christine Brazier, both of Clinton, S.C., and Nora Keener of Clearwater, Fla.; one brother: John Apperson of Pensacola, Fla.; stepsons: James Ed Clark, Harold D. Clark and William B. Clark, all of Gainesville; one stepdaughter: Doris Watson of Snellville, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held March 9 in the chapel of Memorial Park Funeral Home in Gainesville.
-- Cleveland Daily Banner
Wednesday, March 17, 1999
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