Knoxville, TN
Dr. Aaron Means, 95, of Knoxville Tennessee, died, July 28, 2017.
As the eldest son of Horace Means and Daisy Passmore Means, he was born in Zebulon GA, February 21, 1922. He was raised in Knoxville, TN where he married his college sweetheart, Dorothy Stephens. They were blessed with two children: Aaron Jr. and Leonard.
After graduating from Austin HS, he went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Knoxville College, and a Master of Science and Doctor of Education Degree from the University of Tennessee. He also served in the United States Army during World War II, where he received the WWII Victory Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, AP Theater Ribbon, a Bronze Service Star, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and a Bronze Star.
Dr. Means served as a Captain in Knoxville's first black uniformed fire company that was established in 1952. It was in the No.4 Fire Hall that was located on Clinch Avenue. After having served for 11 years as a teacher at Vine Junior High School, he was promoted to the position of Principal at Park Junior High School. He was later promoted to Knoxville City Schools Central Office, where he retired as the Director of Federal Programs.
An avid Amateur Radio enthusiast, earning the Extra Class License in 2007, He was responsible for introducing the hobby to many black students in the area who went on to have successful careers in the field of electronics and related areas. Dr. Means was also a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
In addition to his parents Dr. Means was preceded in death by his former wife, Dorothy S. Means; sister, Mrs. Odessa Buchanan, and brother Horace Means Jr.
He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Loette McClellan of Atlanta, GA, two children Aaron and Leonard, three grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Interment was at 2:00pm Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Veteran's Cemetery, with full Military Honors; located at 2200 East Gov. John Sevier Highway.
Because of my father's love for his community, in lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made in his name to the Beck Cultural Center at http://www.beckcenter.net
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Aug. 3, 2017
Dr. Aaron Means, 95, of Knoxville Tennessee, died, July 28, 2017.
As the eldest son of Horace Means and Daisy Passmore Means, he was born in Zebulon GA, February 21, 1922. He was raised in Knoxville, TN where he married his college sweetheart, Dorothy Stephens. They were blessed with two children: Aaron Jr. and Leonard.
After graduating from Austin HS, he went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Knoxville College, and a Master of Science and Doctor of Education Degree from the University of Tennessee. He also served in the United States Army during World War II, where he received the WWII Victory Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, AP Theater Ribbon, a Bronze Service Star, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and a Bronze Star.
Dr. Means served as a Captain in Knoxville's first black uniformed fire company that was established in 1952. It was in the No.4 Fire Hall that was located on Clinch Avenue. After having served for 11 years as a teacher at Vine Junior High School, he was promoted to the position of Principal at Park Junior High School. He was later promoted to Knoxville City Schools Central Office, where he retired as the Director of Federal Programs.
An avid Amateur Radio enthusiast, earning the Extra Class License in 2007, He was responsible for introducing the hobby to many black students in the area who went on to have successful careers in the field of electronics and related areas. Dr. Means was also a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
In addition to his parents Dr. Means was preceded in death by his former wife, Dorothy S. Means; sister, Mrs. Odessa Buchanan, and brother Horace Means Jr.
He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Loette McClellan of Atlanta, GA, two children Aaron and Leonard, three grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Interment was at 2:00pm Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Veteran's Cemetery, with full Military Honors; located at 2200 East Gov. John Sevier Highway.
Because of my father's love for his community, in lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made in his name to the Beck Cultural Center at http://www.beckcenter.net
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Aug. 3, 2017
Knoxville, TN
Dr. Aaron Means, 95, of Knoxville Tennessee, died, July 28, 2017.
As the eldest son of Horace Means and Daisy Passmore Means, he was born in Zebulon GA, February 21, 1922. He was raised in Knoxville, TN where he married his college sweetheart, Dorothy Stephens. They were blessed with two children: Aaron Jr. and Leonard.
After graduating from Austin HS, he went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Knoxville College, and a Master of Science and Doctor of Education Degree from the University of Tennessee. He also served in the United States Army during World War II, where he received the WWII Victory Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, AP Theater Ribbon, a Bronze Service Star, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and a Bronze Star.
Dr. Means served as a Captain in Knoxville's first black uniformed fire company that was established in 1952. It was in the No.4 Fire Hall that was located on Clinch Avenue. After having served for 11 years as a teacher at Vine Junior High School, he was promoted to the position of Principal at Park Junior High School. He was later promoted to Knoxville City Schools Central Office, where he retired as the Director of Federal Programs.
An avid Amateur Radio enthusiast, earning the Extra Class License in 2007, He was responsible for introducing the hobby to many black students in the area who went on to have successful careers in the field of electronics and related areas. Dr. Means was also a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
In addition to his parents Dr. Means was preceded in death by his former wife, Dorothy S. Means; sister, Mrs. Odessa Buchanan, and brother Horace Means Jr.
He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Loette McClellan of Atlanta, GA, two children Aaron and Leonard, three grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Interment was at 2:00pm Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Veteran's Cemetery, with full Military Honors; located at 2200 East Gov. John Sevier Highway.
Because of my father's love for his community, in lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made in his name to the Beck Cultural Center at http://www.beckcenter.net
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Aug. 3, 2017
Dr. Aaron Means, 95, of Knoxville Tennessee, died, July 28, 2017.
As the eldest son of Horace Means and Daisy Passmore Means, he was born in Zebulon GA, February 21, 1922. He was raised in Knoxville, TN where he married his college sweetheart, Dorothy Stephens. They were blessed with two children: Aaron Jr. and Leonard.
After graduating from Austin HS, he went on to receive a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Knoxville College, and a Master of Science and Doctor of Education Degree from the University of Tennessee. He also served in the United States Army during World War II, where he received the WWII Victory Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, American Theater Ribbon, AP Theater Ribbon, a Bronze Service Star, Philippine Liberation Ribbon and a Bronze Star.
Dr. Means served as a Captain in Knoxville's first black uniformed fire company that was established in 1952. It was in the No.4 Fire Hall that was located on Clinch Avenue. After having served for 11 years as a teacher at Vine Junior High School, he was promoted to the position of Principal at Park Junior High School. He was later promoted to Knoxville City Schools Central Office, where he retired as the Director of Federal Programs.
An avid Amateur Radio enthusiast, earning the Extra Class License in 2007, He was responsible for introducing the hobby to many black students in the area who went on to have successful careers in the field of electronics and related areas. Dr. Means was also a member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity.
In addition to his parents Dr. Means was preceded in death by his former wife, Dorothy S. Means; sister, Mrs. Odessa Buchanan, and brother Horace Means Jr.
He is survived by his sister, Mrs. Loette McClellan of Atlanta, GA, two children Aaron and Leonard, three grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
Interment was at 2:00pm Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at Veteran's Cemetery, with full Military Honors; located at 2200 East Gov. John Sevier Highway.
Because of my father's love for his community, in lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial donations be made in his name to the Beck Cultural Center at http://www.beckcenter.net
Published in Knoxville News Sentinel on Aug. 3, 2017
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