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- [S4] Knoxville News-Sentinel (Tennessee), 22 Oct 2000.
Anna Jean Tipton Webb obituary
- [S112] Census, 1940.
Name: John Byrd Webb
Event Type: Census
Event Date: 1940
Event Place: Townsend, Civil District 15, Blount, Tennessee, United States
Gender: Male
Age: 15
Marital Status: Single
Race (Original): White
Race: White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original): Son
Relationship to Head of Household: Son
Birthplace: South Carolina
Birth Year (Estimated): 1925
Last Place of Residence: Rural, Blount, Tennessee
Household Role Gender Age Birthplace
Robert T Webb Head M 53 Tennessee
Maude Webb Wife F 42 Tennessee
Robert Webb Son M 19 Tennessee
Ruth Webb Daughter F 18 Tennessee
D C Webb Son M 16 Tennessee
John Byrd Webb Son M 15 South Carolina
Ray Webb Son M 12 Tennessee
Jack Webb Son M 8 Tennessee
Peggy Ann Webb Daughter F 6 Tennessee
- [S27] The Daily Times, http://www.thedailytimes.com/, (Blount County, Tennessee), 26 Jun 2009.
Former Townsend Mayor John 'Gaddis' Webb dies
Former Townsend Mayor John Byrd "Gaddis" Webb died Thursday at home at age 84.
A native of Denmark, S.C., Webb grew up in Townsend and attended the University of Tennessee. He traveled to Chicago, Hartford, Nashville and Maryville, with INA/Aetna Division of Cigna for 32 years.
He fulfilled a dream when he returned to Townsend in 1970 to stay. According to his family, he served at least 18 years on the Townsend City Council, mostly in the position of mayor. Several of his siblings also served with him on the council through the years.
When asked by the family to describe Webb, both his wife, Elizabeth, and son, Gary, talked about his sense of humor. The pair said that, when family and friends have reminisced about him, they all talked of Webb's joking and teasing them.
"He also loved cooking out in the grill and made the best hamburgers and chicken," his wife said.
Webb loved gardening, fishing, hunting and visiting Cades Cove. He took several fishing trips to Canada. He also liked following Vols football and basketball and the Atlanta Braves baseball team.
"He also loved his family and was a great dad," Gary said.
Webb is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth Tipton Webb; three sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and Nancy Webb of Townsend, Wayne and Catherine Webb of St. Helena Island, S.C., Gary and Tiffany Webb of Seymour; grandchildren, Whitney Webb of Townsend, Michael and Katie Webb of St. Helena Island, Alex and Grant Webb of Seymour; brother and sister-in-law, Ray Gordon and Sara Webb of Walland; and sister, Ruth Davis of North Carolina; brother-in-law, William Tipton of Rockford, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Catherine and V.L. Daughtery of Valdosta, Ga,; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services are pending at Smith Funeral and Cremation Service, 983-1000.
- [S25] Smith Mortuary Company, www.smithmortuary.com, 25 Jun 2009.
Born: January 24, 1925
Died: June 25, 2009
Services: John will Lay in State on Sunday, June 28th from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church in Townsend, and the funeral service, to be officiated by Rev. V.L. Daughtery Jr., will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Visitation: The family will receive friends Saturday evening, June 27th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home in Maryville.
John Byrd “Gaddis” Webb, age 84 of Townsend, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, June 25th, at the family home. He was born in Denmark, South Carolina on January 24, 1925. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Maude Webb and brothers, Jack, D.C. (Booker), and Robert, and sister, Peggy. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elizabeth Tipton Webb, three sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and Nancy Webb of Townsend, Wayne and Catherine Webb of St. Helena Island, S. C., Gary and Tiffany Webb of Seymour. Grandchildren are Whitney Webb of Townsend, Michael and Katie Webb of St. Helena Island, Alex and Grant Webb of Seymour. Brother and sister-in -law Ray Gordon and Sara Webb of Walland and sister Ruth Davis of North Carolina, brother-in-law William Tipton of Rockford, sister-in-law and brother-in-law Catherine and V.L. Daughtery of Valdosta, Georgia, and several nieces and nephews. Until his ill health in recent years, he was an active member of The Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church. He served for many years on the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee and the Administrative Board. He enjoyed regular attendance in Sunday school class. He was also a former member of the Alcoa Kiwanis Club. John was an army veteran of World War II having enlisted July 1943 after his sophomore year in high school and served in Burma until March 1946. In 1950, he graduated from the University of Tennessee after having also attended Milligan College and Tennessee Tech. After receiving his degree, John taught school at Townsend High School and spent his summers working as a ranger in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. In 1985, John retired as Territorial Manager of INA/Aetna Division of Cigna after 32 years. His insurance friends referred to him as East Tennessee Man because of his love for the Smoky Mountains. After living in Chicago, Hartford, Nashville and Maryville, he returned to his beloved Townsend where he served as Mayor and Commissioner for a total of 18 years. During his 18 years of service to the city of Townsend, he was instrumental in keeping it, as he called it “the quiet side of the smokies”, the way he remembered it as a child growing up there. Among his many accomplishments was the creation of the bike trails, and finding property with Commissioner Ray LaBounty to develop a city park for the Townsend area. The annual compensation check of $2.00 was a special keep sake. He enjoyed working with Boy Scout activities with his three sons who all became Eagle Scouts. During his retirement years he enjoyed travel, gardening, and local card games with friends. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, June 27th, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Smith Funeral Home in Maryville. John will Lay in State on Sunday, June 28th from 3:00 to 3:30 p.m. at Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church in Townsend, and the funeral service, to be officiated by Rev. V.L. Daughtery Jr., will begin at 3:30 p.m. Burial to follow at Tuckaleechee Cemetery. The family wishes to express appreciation to their special friend, Nancy Godfrey, and long time caregivers Debbie Cochran and Lorie Ridings as well as several other caregivers, neighbors, and friends for their dedicated care, support, and love through many months of illness. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a building fund for Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church, 7322 Old Tuckaleechee Rd., Townsend, TN 37882, or its Cemetery Fund, or Campground United Methodist Cemetery Fund, PO Box 236, Townsend, TN 37882. Smith Mortuary, Maryville, 865-983-1000.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a building fund for Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church, 7322 Old Tuckaleechee Rd., Townsend, TN 37882, or its Cemetery Fund, or Campground United Methodist Cemetery Fund, PO Box 236, Townsend, TN 37882.
Cemetery: Tuckaleechee United Methodist
Location: Smith Mortuary
Church: Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church
- [S58] Marriage Certificate.
Name: Robert T. Webb
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 31 Aug 1919
Event Place: Blount, Tennessee, United States
Spouse's Name: Maude Philips
- [S27] The Daily Times, http://www.thedailytimes.com/, (Blount County, Tennessee), 2 Jul 2008.
Webbs celebrate 60th anniversary
John Byrd and Elizabeth (Tipton) Webb, of Townsend, are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today.
The couple were married July 2, 1948, at Tuckaleechee Chapel, Townsend. The Rev. F.M. Goss officiated.
Their family includes children Gary Webb and wife Tiffany Johnson Webb, of Seymour, John B. (Johnny) Webb Jr. and wife Nancy Webb, of Townsend, and Wayne Webb and wife Catherine Webb, of St. Helena Island, S.C. They have five grandchildren, Whitney, Michael, Katie, Alex and Grant Webb.
Mr. Webb is retired from CIGNA Insurance Company and is a former commissioner and mayor of Townsend. Mrs. Webb is a former home economics teacher at Townsend and Alcoa.
After career obligations took the couple to Chicago, Nashville and Maryville, they returned permanently to their hometown of Townsend in 1970. They are members of Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church.
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