Ceremonies in Planning Honoring Compatriots for 2023
Compatriot Grave Markings
John Sevier Chapter is working in coordination with the families and cemeteries to honor our lost Compatriots
98th John Sevier Chapter Anniversary Charter Compatriot Grave Marking x5
Saturday, 14 OCT 23 at 1100 hours; CNC Armed Forces Pavilion
Honoring Compatriots:
Charter Member Col. Clarence Starr Steward 41771 / 471 buried at T13760, Benjamin Patten Nicklin 13631 / 81 at S.12896; Samuel Strang Nicklin 13649 / 99 at S.12896; John Bailey Nicklin, Sr. 13650 / 100 at S.12896-A; and John Bailey Nicklin, Jr. 25679 / 154 at S.12896
***** coordination on going
98th John Sevier Chapter Anniversary Early Compatriot Grave Marking x5
Saturday, 21 OCT 23 at 1100 hours; Forest Hills
Honoring Early Chapter Compatriots:
27901/176 Frank Fillmore Stoops,
27913/188 Garnett Andrews Jr.,
32107/209 George Clifford Waterhouse, 41760/460 Edwards Selman Abernathy, and
41765/465 Junius Butler French
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Armed Service Day Honors
Planned for 2023
Color Guard and America 250th Events
74th Chattanooga Armed Forces Day Parade
05 MAY 2023
Color Guard, Display Vehicles and Luncheon. USAF the service being honored
Patriot Cozby Sons and Daughters Combined with 1812 GMC
20 MAY 2023
Pitts Cemetery, Falling Water
Army Day
14 JUN 23 1000 hours at the Armed Forces Pavilion
Post Army Service Flags to honor our compatriots, their service and their patriots
USAF Day
18 SEP 23 1000 Hours Armed Forces Pavilion
Post Air Forces Service Flags to honor our compatriots, their service and their patriots
US Navy Day
13 OCT 23 1000 hours Armed Forces Pavilion
Post Navy Service Flags to honor our compatriots, their service and their patriots
USMC Day
10 NOV 22 1000 hours Armed Forces Pavilion
Post USMC Service Flag to honor our compatriot, his service and his patriot
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John Sevier CHARTER MEMBERS and their Patriots
Augutus Farnsworth Meehan (1st President) 27917 / 192
Pvt James Gowdy - PA P-168684 and A-046751
Jesse Thomas Hill 19831 / 131
Capt. Abraham Stout - NJ P-299020 and A-110663
Theodore Langdon Montague 25689 / 164
Capt. Isaac Thayer - MA P-303399 and A-113978
Noah Hamilton Grady 29902 / 177
Scout, CPL Jacob Persinger - VA P-268993 and A-089554
Willard Keen 36787 / 287
Capt. John Boswell Johnson - VA P-225303 and A-063418
Henry Bond, Jr., 38056 / 331
Capt. (Navy) Moses Lippitt - RI P-237069 and A-069669
JSC Charter members and their Patriots (continued)
Thomas S. Meyers 38062 / 337
Capt. James Deering - VA P-146375 and A-031289
Frederick A. Hahn 41767 / 467
Ancestor Patriot being researched
Summerfield Key Johnston 41768 / 468
Sgt. Joseph Johnston - VA P-227775 and A-064024
Clarence Taylor Jones 41769 / 469
Pvt. John Wilhoite - VA P-320114 and A-125470
Clarence Starr Steward, COL. 41771 / 471
Maj. David Starr, Jr. - CT P-296294 and A-109094
Edward Dunbar Newell, Dr. 41774 / 474
Capt. Isaac Ross - SC P-282042 and A-098428
In memory of our compatriot
Gene Franklin Johnson
Gene Franklin Johnson, born September 3, 1942, went to be with the Lord while at home with his spouse, Betty Jean, and his beloved pet beagle, Clark Kent Super Dog, by his side on January 16, 2020.
Mr. Johnson, age 77, was preceded in death by his parents, Curren Buell and Nellie Katharine Lovell Johnson; a sister, Nell Johnson Roark; his first spouse, Beverly Ann Pittman Johnson; brother Leon Mitchell “Phillip” Johnson; a niece, Sharon Roark Lovell, all from Harrison, TN and daughter, Dena Hammack Boles (Stuart), New Port Richey, FL.
Survivors include his current spouse Betty Jean Fry Hammack Johnson, Harrison, TN, and sons Christopher Brett (Mallory) Johnson and grandson, Curren Birch, Sacramento, CA; Tyler Mitchell Johnson, Hoover, AL; Justin Ray Hammack (Rebecca), Huntsville, AL; nephew, Robin (Melaine) Johnson and nieces, Vicki Roark Lee, and Phyllis Johnson Hickman; all from Harrison, TN.
Gene was raised and grew up in the communities of Birchwood, Friendship and Harrison, TN. He graduated from the University of Alabama and spent 33 years in the banking business. He had authored several books and was currently writing his own autobiography “Reflections”. He was well-known for his research abilities in establishing family roots and recording their history in the communities of Birchwood, Friendship, and Harrison, TN
Gene was a member of Maple Grove Baptist Church, Harrison, TN. He was also a member of the Roark-Conner Association and the TN Sons of the American Revolution Society.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the staff of the East Team of Hospice of Chattanooga for their care and kindness. In lieu of flowers, please celebrate Gene’s memory by donating to Hospice of Chattanooga, 4411 Oakwood Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37343.
In keeping with Gene’s wishes for not having a formal visitation or memorial service, the family request you not dwell on the sadness of his passing but remember the good times you shared with him throughout his lifetime.
Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson
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In memory of our compatriot
John Charles Echerd
John is survived by his wife of 71 years, Kathryn Sylar Echerd; son, Hartly Echerd (Rona); daughters, Amy Fowler (Jimmy) and Cynda Holmes (Dale); grandchildren, Ian Fowler, Laura Echerd Slayton, Elisha Fowler, and Jameson Sylar Holmes and four great-grandchildren.
A World War II veteran, he served for 41 years and retired as a Commander in the U.S. Naval Reserves.
John worked at TVA for 33 years and retired as Chief of Personnel for the Division of Power.
He was a 71-year member of Ooltewah Baptist Church where he taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and was deacon emeritus.
He was especially proud of his 30 years of service with the Sons of the American Revolution, serving as registrar and president of the John Sevier chapter, president of the Tennessee Society and attending state and national conferences throughout the country. He served on several state and national committees, was a national trustee and served as chairman of the Friends of the Library committee for 15 years.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Friends of the SAR Research library, 809 W Main St., Louisville, KY 40202 or Hospice of Chattanooga, 6148 Lee Hwy 107, Chattanooga, 37421
The family will celebrate his life at a private graveside service.
In memory of our compatriot
Eras Anthony “Tony “ Mines
Eras Anthony “Tony “ Mines died peacefully at home on Sunday morning, October 13, 2019, after a valiant battle against acute myeloid leukemia. Tony was currently serving as the president of the National Art Materials Trade Association [NAMTA], an Advisory Board member for the Charles H. Coolidge National Medal of Honor Heritage Center and an elder at Lookout Valley Presbyterian Church. He was a member of the John Sevier Chapter, National Society Sons of the American Revolution, the Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter # 203 and the Disabled Veterans of America, Robert Loveday Memorial Chapter, # 6.
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