Frank N. Mebane, Jr. ’43, of Maitland, Fla., died Aug. 29 at Winter Park Hospital with his family by his side. Frank was born in Bradenton, Fla., on Feb. 17, 1921, the son of Frank and Ruth Mebane. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Dyson Mebane, in 1985. Frank served in the U.S. Army and was a member and lay reader at Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Sanford. Frank managed the Mayfield Inn in Sanford and also worked with his father at the Mebane Oil Company in Orlando. He was a member of the Screen Actors Guild. Frank is survived by three children, Shelley M. Register (Tom), 427 Citrus Ln., Maitland, FL 32751-5973; Gay M. Kone (Bill); and Frank N. Mebane III (Betsy); and grandchildren, Scott, Caitlyn, Mindi, Frank IV, Matthew, Michael, and William. Frank was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who lived a very full 87 years and enjoyed playing golf and bridge every day and watching his kids and grandkids grow up. His acting career was his passion; he loved being in front of the camera, and his great smile and wit were not lost there. Even in death Frank helped others by donating his organs. He loved God and is now in peace with Him and reunited with love of his life and wife of 40 years, Elizabeth.
James Ralph Dunn, Jr ’43
James Ralph Dunn, Jr ’43, of Cary, N.C., died July 9. He was born in Sumter, S.C., on Nov. 19, 1923, to Ann Nash Dunn and Dr. James Ralph Dunn, Sr. Dunn was the eldest of four children and was preceded in death by his youngest brother, William Dunn. He received his bachelor’s from Davidson in 1944, received his master’s in physiology at Emory University, completed medical school and began his residency at Johns Hopkins, finished his residency and fellowship in general and thoracic surgery at Baylor with Drs. Denton Cooley and Michael DeBakey. Dunn was involved in World War II by driving a tank called the “Dixie Doughnut” into Pilsen, Czechoslovakia, and liberating the town along with the 16th Armored Infantry Division in May 1945. In 1966, he took time out from a busy surgical practice to volunteer to serve injured and sick Vietnamese civilians in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho. Later, he achieved the rank of colonel after serving in the Army, the Army National Guard, and the Air Force. He spent his working career as a general and thoracic surgeon in private practice in Tarboro, N.C., and Laurinburg, N.C. In 1981, he rejoined the military to serve as a surgeon in the Air Force. He finished his surgical career as attending surgeon at the Dorothea Dix Hospital in Raleigh, N.C. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, playing the clarinet, making people laugh, and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Gail Bailey Dunn, 109 Miss Georgia Ct., Cary, NC 27511; and her two children, Jennifer Bailey Campbell and Joy Bailey Broughton (Paul). Dunn was preceded in death by his eldest son, James Ralph Dunn III. He is survived by his remaining four children (born to Louise Lofgren Dunn), John Dunn ’76 (Jo), Mike Dunn (Robin), Laurie Dunn ’77 (Crawford Crenshaw ’76), and Scott Dunn (Rebecca). He is also survived by his brother, Shepard Nash Dunn ’48 (Jenny), and sister, Alice Lightsey (Tann), and a special niece, Elaine D. Peake. He has 11 grandchildren and numerous other nieces and nephews.
George T. Sinclair ’43
George T. Sinclair ’43 passed away peacefully in Newton, N.C., on July 4. George had a lifelong affinity for the arts. He enjoyed classical music, fine wine, painting, the study of language, and being surrounded by interesting and artistic people. Born Oct. 26, 1921, the son of Dr. Marshall Wray Sinclair and Kate Taylor Sinclair, he grew up in Bluefield, W.Va. He attended Davidson and Duke University and earned a liberal arts degree from the University of Illinois. During WWII, George served with the U.S. Army in the European and Pacific Theaters, where he spent much of his time in Tokyo as an interpreter and press analyst. After the war, he studied Chinese and classical music composition at Yale University. George spent nearly five years living in Paris, France, where he immersed himself in the study of theater and created a lifelong interest in the culinary arts. He lived in Brooklyn, N.Y., for almost 20 years, where he worked in the publishing and public relations industries. In later years, he worked with the N.C. School of the Arts, Western Piedmont Community College, AIDS Atlanta, Suzuki School of the Arts in Hickory, and most recently with the United Arts Council in Hickory. Even into his 80s, George had a passion for language and studied Arabic, Spanish, and Chinese. He considered himself a “broadly skilled human being” and he enjoyed being a citizen of the world. He was preceded in death by his life partner of 39 years, Daniel Guerin, and by his brother, Dr. Carter A. Sinclair. He is survived by nephews, John Sinclair, David Sinclair (Celia), Richard Sinclair (Barbara), Bob Sinclair (Carolyn); niece, Margaret Sinclair Sides (Michael); sister-in-law, Carol Sinclair; and by a number of grandnieces and grandnephews.
Harry “Ned” Edwin Pollock, Jr. ’43
Harry “Ned” Edwin Pollock, Jr. ’43, of Charlotte, N.C., died on Apr. 1. He was born on Apr. 30, 1920, in Pittsburgh, Pa., the son of the late Harry Edwin Pollock and Sara Brockman Pollock. The Pollock family moved to Asheville, N.C., in June 1934. Mr. Pollock received his education at Asheville School, Staunton Military Academy, and Davidson College. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the 2nd Infantry, landing at Utah Beach in France on D-day. For his valor he was awarded the Silver Star, the Bronze Star, the Verdun Medal, and the Presidential Unit Citation. He also served in the Korean War as head of the Heavy Weapons Department of the Infantry School at Fort Benning, Ga. After the war, Mr. Pollock returned to Asheville where he had been president of the Asheville Jr. Chamber of Commerce, board of directors of the Salvation Army, three-year chairman of the City Board of Elections, and was chairman of the successful bond referendum to allow jets to land at Asheville Municipal Airport. For nine years Mr. Pollock lived in Baltimore, Md., where he was president of sales and marketing for American Express Financial Advisors (now Ameriprise Financial), and in 1972 he moved to Charlotte where he finished his 30-year tenure as eastern regional VP of sales in 1983. Active in civic affairs, Mr. Pollock was president of Boys Town of North Carolina and Big Brothers of Charlotte, the board of visitors of Elon Home for Children, served seven years on the Airport Advisory Committee and founded the Charlotte Boxing Academy where he served as its executive director. His efforts helped produce a member of the 2000 U.S. Olympic Team. Mr. Pollock is survived by his wife, Eugenia “Gene” Wright Pollock, 2001 Meadowood Ln., Charlotte, N.C. 28211; a son, Harry Edwin Pollock III (Cathy); two grandsons, David Bauman Pollock and James Andrew Pollock; and one great-granddaughter. Mr. Pollock was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Bauman Pollock; his youngest son, Andrew Bauman Pollock; and his three sisters, Joan Pollock Beverly, Ruth Pollock Underwood, and Mary Pollock Austin.
William “Bill” Royce Allen ’43
William “Bill” Royce Allen ’43 died March 7 at Asbury Place. He was very active member of Broadway United Methodist Church for 58 years. Allen was a WWII veteran and retired from Alcoa as a mechanical engineer after 33 years. He is preceded in death by a grandson, Allen Culberson. He leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Willie Rose Allen, 596 Pasteur Pl., Alcoa, TN 37701; twin daughters, Mary Morehead (Lance) and Edie Culberson (David); grandchildren, Morgan Hodson (Chad), Mason Morehead (Ryan), Wes Culberson (Jessica), and Kit Culberson; and a great-granddaughter, Darcy Hodson.