Category: 1940s

Joseph P Fountain, Jr. died May 23, 2024 at The Sharon at Southpark at the age of 101. Joe was born in Salisbury, NC on February 24, 1923.

His parents were J.P. and Mildred Cornelison Fountain. From homes in Charlotte and Salisbury, they moved to Boston, MA were Joe started first grade. After many moves throughout New England and New York, Joe graduated from East Providence (R.I.) High School in 1940. During a visit to Salisbury he chose Davidson as his college and was enrolled in the ROTC program. His college life was interrupted by what he referred to as his “government paid trip to Europe” and accommodations in a foxhole at the Battle of the Bulge with the 78th Infantry, earning him a Purple Heart. After the war, he graduated from Davidson and worked in management at B. Altman’s, the great department store in New York City, for 5 years before deciding it was time to go south and “find a good Southern bride”. Joe returned to Charlotte, working for Efrid’s Department Store and later Belk Store Services until retirement.

He joined Covenant Presbyterian Church where he found Rosanna Barnes who became his wife in 1956. This happy union of 62 years was blessed with two children and three grandchildren, Joe III and son Cody, Sara F. McKee (Carlton) and children Mary Catherine (Kim) and Hank (Kat), After Rosanna’s death in 2017 he adopted into his family Allen Laymon, “the Kid”, and Dave and Mary Edna Buie. Joe also had many special friends at Covenant and at Sharon Towers, both residents and employees. The family deeply appreciates the love and devotion of all who entered into and touched his life.

A memorial service will be held at Covenant Presbyterian Church, 1000 East Moorehead St, Charlotte, June 1, 2024 at 11:00 with reception to follow. Memorials may be sent to Covenant Presbyterian Church, The Sharon at Southpark (formerly Sharon Towers) Residence Fund or a charity of your choice.

Dr. James Moser Jung (Jimmy), 95, of Buies Creek, NC, passed away on May 19, 2024 at Universal Healthcare in Lillington, North Carolina.

Jimmy was born May 25, 1928 in Kannapolis, NC to the late Daniel and Lee Shee Jung.

He attended J.W. Cannon High School in Kannapolis, and was a 1949 graduate of Davidson College where he participated in the ROTC program. He was proud of his four winning seasons on the Davidson College wrestling team where he was fondly called “The Dragon” and was named team captain.  He served as 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army from 1951-1953. Following his service, he pursued additional certification at Catawba College.  After earning his PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill,  Dr. Jung served as Professor of Chemistry at Campbell University for more than 46 years.

Jimmy Jung was a brilliant man who loved puns and a good joke.  He appreciated good music, sometimes singing along or playing his guitar, though he claimed he was unable to do either.  He loved to play golf, and solve puzzles, especially his varied Rubik cubes. 

Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Patty Ludwig Jung;  his parents, his sister Mazelle Lee, and brothers Newmoon Jung, Kineson Jung, Lincoln Jung, and Walker Jung. 

He is survived by his children: Anita Bunce (Linwood), Dayna Scarborough (Rusty), Alisa Powers (Doug), David Jung (Johanna), and Krystal Alligood (Bart); his grandchildren: Daryn Stylianopoulos, Lin Story-Bunce, Kendall Grubb, June Bunce, Kirstyn Scarborough, Draegen Scarborough, Derrick Powers, Garyn Jung, Adrien Jung, Cohen Jung, Aydan Alligood, David Alligood, and Clay Alligood; his great-grandchildren: Fayrah Stylianopoulos, Anna Stylianopoulos, Teddy Stylianopoulos, Loukas Bunce, Maryn Bunce, Rya Bunce, Paxton Bunce, and Clara Grubb; and many special nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, May 25th, 2:00 pm at Memorial Baptist Church, 271 Leslie Campbell Avenue, Buies Creek, NC 27506. A time of fellowship will be held immediately following the service at the church. 

Memorials may be made to the James M. Jung & Patty L. Jung Endowed College of Arts and Sciences Scholarship Fund of Campbell University, Office of Scholarships, P.O. Box 567, Buies Creek, NC 27506; or to Memorial Baptist Church, P.O. Box 485, Buies Creek, NC  27506.

Sterling Jackson Edwards, Jr, a retired Presbyterian minister, age 97, died at his residence in Auburn, AL on April 26, 2024. He was born August 31, 1926 in Tampa, FL to Sterling Jackson Edwards, Sr and Ruth Youmans Edwards. He was a graduate of Plant High School, Tampa, FL, 1944, Davidson College, 1948, Columbia Theological Seminary, Atlanta, GA, 1952, and received his Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, 1960. Dr. Edwards served pastorates in Barnwell, SC, Charleston, SC, Augusta, GA, Edisto Island, SC and Birmingham, AL. He served on the faculties of Mt. Vernon College, Washington, DC, and Stillman College, Tuscaloosa, AL, as well as the staffs of the Medical School UAB and Medical School USF.

During his retirement, he wrote three books, and was researching others. Dr. Edwards enjoyed traveling and visited numerous countries in Europe, South America, Central America and the Middle East.

He is survived by his sons, Robert Sterling Edwards of Tampa, FL, Davidson College Class of ’80, Lee Alexander Edwards of Cullman, AL, and his daughter Elizabeth Edwards Davis of Auburn, AL and his eight grandchildren. He is preceded by his wife Margaret McRae Edwards, his second wife, Delphine Vennett Edwards, and his son Martin McRae Edwards.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 19, at South Highland Presbyterian Church, 2035 Highland Ave., Birmingham, AL

Robert Cullen Rapp, Jr., 98, of Greensboro, passed away April 10th 2024 peacefully at his home with his family. Bob was born in Thomasville, NC on February 6th, 1926 to the late Eunice Blair Jerome Rapp and the late Robert Cullen Rapp, Sr., and is preceded in death by his brother Walter Jerome Rapp.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Jean Victor Graham Rapp; son, Robert Cullen Rapp III of Greensboro; daughter, Katherine Reston Rapp Wood and her husband, Jon, of Columbia, SC and his precious granddaughters, Adelaide, Adair, and Reston Wood.

Bob was a proud graduate of Woodberry Forest School, Davidson College, and later went on to study at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. His love and loyalty to each of these schools ran deep.

Bob was a man of faith and a devoted servant leader. He fiercely loved his church and its community. He faithfully served First Presbyterian Church as a deacon, an elder, and was former president of the Young Men’s Bible Class. He dedicated his time as chair of the Property Committee and was steadfast in his work through the church’s historic renovation project. It was through Bob’s insightful benevolence that the “Special Projects Fund” was established to assist necessary expenses for members who might be experiencing difficult times.

Believing in the importance of good and healthy communities, Bob followed in his father’s footsteps as an active Rotarian. He was a lifetime member of Rotary International and was a Paul Harris Fellow.

Bob’s love of work was in the construction and building business. In the late 1960’s he co founded Westminster Company which later became a subsidiary of Weyerhaeuser Co. He went on to establish Arappco Inc. that was later acquired by D.R. Horton Company in the late 90s.

Bob loved the game of tennis, playing well into his golden years, snow skiing, and playing golf. He was a Formula One sports enthusiast and enjoyed vintage car racing on his own at the Virginia International Raceway. His love of Ferraris, in particular, was immeasurable. He served as Treasurer and Vice President of the Ferrari Club of America.

Bob was a dedicated and loyal friend. His friendships were plentiful and spanned across generations. He never missed an opportunity to celebrate and share fellowship. At 98 years he had outlived most of his contemporaries, yet he was still surrounded by generations of friends who loved him dearly. He will be remembered for the many ways he shared his sense of humor – always ready to share a joke from his back pocket.

Bob was an active member of the Greensboro community, exercising generously the importance of giving back. His benevolences and philanthropy were vast and he knew the importance of sharing blessings with others. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a charity of one’s choice in honor of Bob.

Of all Bob’s accomplishments, his greatest point of pride was his family and his three granddaughters.

The family would like to express gratitude for Carolyn Rivers, his long time caretaker and friend, Tonya McCulley, and Authora Care Collective – providing so much peace for Bob and his family. A celebration of his life will be held on Thursday, April 18th at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Presbyterian Church, Greensboro, NC. The service will be available via livestream for those who cannot attend at www.fpcgreensboro.org. Following the service, the family will receive friends at Greensboro Country Club, 410 Sunset Drive.

Robert Milton Allen, Sr. of Charlotte, NC age 101 years old passed away at Novant Medical Center on March 1, 2024. Robert was born in Charlotte, NC to Joseph Edmund Allen and Harriet Evelyn Allen.

Robert was a graduate from Davidson College in Davidson, NC. He served in the US Army during WWII in Italy with the 34th Infantry. He was wounded in combat and was awarded the Purple Heart.

He spent his career employed with Fredrickson Motor Express as Chief Accountant until he retired. His retirement years were spent living at Lake Wylie. He enjoyed fishing, boating and gardening until he moved to Aldersgate Retirement Community. He was a member of Plaza Presbyterian Church where he served as a deacon.

He is survived by his daughter, Andrea Allen Huffman, Son, Edmund Lawrence Allen (Lisa), Daughter, Pamela Allen Taylor, daughter-in-law, Debbie Blythe Allen, 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three step-children.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Rinck Allen, son, Robert M. Allen, Jr. and son-in-law Gary Keith Huffman, Sr.

A celebration of life will be held at Wilson Funeral and Cremation Service on Thursday, March 7th, 5301 Albemarle Rd., Charlotte, NC 28212. Receiving of friends will be at 10:00 am followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am. A private burial will follow after the funeral service.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis Tennessee 38105 or www.stjude.org.