John Hebron, 70, of the Tellico Village community, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Frances Woerner Hebron.
Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Joanne Hebron; daughter, Jessica Brown (Blaine); son, Jeffrey Hebron; five grandchildren, all of Virginia; two brothers, Thomas (Carolyn) Hebron and Larry (Pat) Hebron; and numerous nieces and nephews.
John was born Nov. 13, 1945, in Farina, Ill. He graduated from Southern Illinois University and after graduation enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Virginia, serving an overseas tour in Okinawa. After returning to Virginia, John pursued a career in computer programming. He worked his entire career for the Department of Interior and the U.S. Geological Survey. While living in Virginia, John was an active member of the Herndon Virginia Jaycees, serving as president, district director and receiving the high honor as a senator.
John and Joanne retired to Tellico Village in 2003. John was an avid golfer, a member of the MGA and served on the Tellico Village golf committee and beautification committee. John was a member of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Lenoir City.
The family will receive friends 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church with mass to follow at 11 a.m. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium with full military honors conferred by Loudon County Veterans Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Tanasi Beautification Committee, c/o Jerry Jackson, 133 Canaly Lane, Loudon, TN, or to the Tellico Village Volunteer Fire Department, 210 Chota Road, Loudon, TN 37774.
Click Funeral Home and Cremations, Tellico Village chapel, is serving the family of John Hebron. www.clickfuneralhome.com
