Following supplied by Linda Hagedorn Finley.
From the book And Then Along Came The Fannings Volume I by Joe and Jewel Casey
Moore County News, Thursday, August 21, 1997
HERB FANNING DIES AT AGE 92
Mr. Herby M. (Herb) Fanning, a Lynchburg icon and oldest living employee of Jack Daniel Distillery, died at his home Monday afternoon. He was 92.
A native of Lynchburg, he was born on Dec. 14, 1904, and was married to the former Nell Holt. He is survived by his son Dale Fanning, of South Carolina.
Employed by Jack Daniel Distiller in 1947, he was the fourth person non-Motlow family employee to work in the office at the distillery, according to Roger Brashears, distillery spokesman, and was involved in nearly all operations of the distillery until his retirement in 1969.
He has been involved with the distillery's public relations programs and the Tennessee Squire program for several years since his retirement.
Always known for his keen sense of humor, his personal history is described in his own words.
"Left Tennessee and headed West when he was 15 years of age. Positions very limited next several years. However, held numerous jobs with many companies in various states. These changes being results of a raving disposition and free transportation furnished by several railroads. These jobs included, but were not limited to, construction, both steel and wood, mechanic, both shop and maintenance. Grade varied from helper to foreman. Returned to Tennessee in 1932. Farmed until late 1930's, no future in three cent hogs and 25 cent corn. Went to work as PMA Fieldman for Department of Agriculture."
In that period of time after leaving Tennessee, he found time to graduate from Curry County High School in Grady, N.M., ICS Course Architectural Blue Prints, and became a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Lynchburg Rotary Club, Horseshoe Champion of Lynchburg and "Barbecue chef Par Excellence."
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Lynchburg Church of Christ with Chaplain Ted Fanning and Richard Logan officiating. Burial will be in Lynchburg Cemetery. Jennings Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Fanning was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Holt Fanning, who died in 1985. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Kathleen Fanning, Greenville, S.C.; half-sister-Jane Brooks, Kentucky; two half-brothers, Jack Fanning and Toby Fanning, Tullahoma; three grandchildren, Navy Chaplain Ted Fanning, Charleston, S.C., and Pat Pirkle and Pam Fanning, both of Greenville, S.C.; five great-grandchildren and three nephews, Joe and Billy D. Fanning, Lynchburg, and John Fanning, Atlanta, GA.
TULLAHOMA NEWS, Wednesday, August 20, 1997
Herby Fanning - long-time Jack Daniel official dies
Herby W. Fanning, one of the most widely known employees in the history of Jack Daniel Distillery, died Monday at his home at the age of 92.
Born December 14, 1904, in Moore County, Mr. Fanning was hired as a purchasing agent for Jack Daniel on Oct. 8, 1947, and retired in 1970. But as the distillery's promotions manager Roger Brashears said, Mr. Fanning's contributions went much further.
He was one of the first persons hired for the distillery outside the Daniel family, Brashears said. Besides handling purchases of grain and other supplies, Mr. Fanning was by himself the distillery's export department, being responsible for the whiskey going out to more than 80 countries.
"He never limited the scope of what he would do for the distillery," Brashears said, including the planning of warehouses.
"Anything that had to be done, he did it." Brashears said.
Mr. Fanning was a "True gentleman" and even in his last years was "as sharp as anyone I've known," he added. Known as one of the most photographed of all Jack Daniel employees, Mr. Fanning was being used in international advertisements for Jack Daniel this year. Brashears said.
Though his position with the distillery was prominent, he sometimes conducted VIP tours of the distillery when crowds were large and "everyone was a VIP," Brashears said.
A member of the Tennessee Squires, Mr. Fanning was very muc an outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and boating. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Holt Fanning, who died in 1985.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Jennings Funeral Home in Lynchburg. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Lynchburg Church of Christ with Chaplain Ted Fanning and Richard Logan officiating. Burial will be in Lynchburg Cemetery.
From the book And Then Along Came The Fannings Volume I by Joe and Jewel Casey
Moore County News, Thursday, August 21, 1997
HERB FANNING DIES AT AGE 92
Mr. Herby M. (Herb) Fanning, a Lynchburg icon and oldest living employee of Jack Daniel Distillery, died at his home Monday afternoon. He was 92.
A native of Lynchburg, he was born on Dec. 14, 1904, and was married to the former Nell Holt. He is survived by his son Dale Fanning, of South Carolina.
Employed by Jack Daniel Distiller in 1947, he was the fourth person non-Motlow family employee to work in the office at the distillery, according to Roger Brashears, distillery spokesman, and was involved in nearly all operations of the distillery until his retirement in 1969.
He has been involved with the distillery's public relations programs and the Tennessee Squire program for several years since his retirement.
Always known for his keen sense of humor, his personal history is described in his own words.
"Left Tennessee and headed West when he was 15 years of age. Positions very limited next several years. However, held numerous jobs with many companies in various states. These changes being results of a raving disposition and free transportation furnished by several railroads. These jobs included, but were not limited to, construction, both steel and wood, mechanic, both shop and maintenance. Grade varied from helper to foreman. Returned to Tennessee in 1932. Farmed until late 1930's, no future in three cent hogs and 25 cent corn. Went to work as PMA Fieldman for Department of Agriculture."
In that period of time after leaving Tennessee, he found time to graduate from Curry County High School in Grady, N.M., ICS Course Architectural Blue Prints, and became a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Lynchburg Rotary Club, Horseshoe Champion of Lynchburg and "Barbecue chef Par Excellence."
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Lynchburg Church of Christ with Chaplain Ted Fanning and Richard Logan officiating. Burial will be in Lynchburg Cemetery. Jennings Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Fanning was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Holt Fanning, who died in 1985. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Kathleen Fanning, Greenville, S.C.; half-sister-Jane Brooks, Kentucky; two half-brothers, Jack Fanning and Toby Fanning, Tullahoma; three grandchildren, Navy Chaplain Ted Fanning, Charleston, S.C., and Pat Pirkle and Pam Fanning, both of Greenville, S.C.; five great-grandchildren and three nephews, Joe and Billy D. Fanning, Lynchburg, and John Fanning, Atlanta, GA.
TULLAHOMA NEWS, Wednesday, August 20, 1997
Herby Fanning - long-time Jack Daniel official dies
Herby W. Fanning, one of the most widely known employees in the history of Jack Daniel Distillery, died Monday at his home at the age of 92.
Born December 14, 1904, in Moore County, Mr. Fanning was hired as a purchasing agent for Jack Daniel on Oct. 8, 1947, and retired in 1970. But as the distillery's promotions manager Roger Brashears said, Mr. Fanning's contributions went much further.
He was one of the first persons hired for the distillery outside the Daniel family, Brashears said. Besides handling purchases of grain and other supplies, Mr. Fanning was by himself the distillery's export department, being responsible for the whiskey going out to more than 80 countries.
"He never limited the scope of what he would do for the distillery," Brashears said, including the planning of warehouses.
"Anything that had to be done, he did it." Brashears said.
Mr. Fanning was a "True gentleman" and even in his last years was "as sharp as anyone I've known," he added. Known as one of the most photographed of all Jack Daniel employees, Mr. Fanning was being used in international advertisements for Jack Daniel this year. Brashears said.
Though his position with the distillery was prominent, he sometimes conducted VIP tours of the distillery when crowds were large and "everyone was a VIP," Brashears said.
A member of the Tennessee Squires, Mr. Fanning was very muc an outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and boating. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Holt Fanning, who died in 1985.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Jennings Funeral Home in Lynchburg. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Lynchburg Church of Christ with Chaplain Ted Fanning and Richard Logan officiating. Burial will be in Lynchburg Cemetery.
Following supplied by Linda Hagedorn Finley.
From the book And Then Along Came The Fannings Volume I by Joe and Jewel Casey
Moore County News, Thursday, August 21, 1997
HERB FANNING DIES AT AGE 92
Mr. Herby M. (Herb) Fanning, a Lynchburg icon and oldest living employee of Jack Daniel Distillery, died at his home Monday afternoon. He was 92.
A native of Lynchburg, he was born on Dec. 14, 1904, and was married to the former Nell Holt. He is survived by his son Dale Fanning, of South Carolina.
Employed by Jack Daniel Distiller in 1947, he was the fourth person non-Motlow family employee to work in the office at the distillery, according to Roger Brashears, distillery spokesman, and was involved in nearly all operations of the distillery until his retirement in 1969.
He has been involved with the distillery's public relations programs and the Tennessee Squire program for several years since his retirement.
Always known for his keen sense of humor, his personal history is described in his own words.
"Left Tennessee and headed West when he was 15 years of age. Positions very limited next several years. However, held numerous jobs with many companies in various states. These changes being results of a raving disposition and free transportation furnished by several railroads. These jobs included, but were not limited to, construction, both steel and wood, mechanic, both shop and maintenance. Grade varied from helper to foreman. Returned to Tennessee in 1932. Farmed until late 1930's, no future in three cent hogs and 25 cent corn. Went to work as PMA Fieldman for Department of Agriculture."
In that period of time after leaving Tennessee, he found time to graduate from Curry County High School in Grady, N.M., ICS Course Architectural Blue Prints, and became a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Lynchburg Rotary Club, Horseshoe Champion of Lynchburg and "Barbecue chef Par Excellence."
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Lynchburg Church of Christ with Chaplain Ted Fanning and Richard Logan officiating. Burial will be in Lynchburg Cemetery. Jennings Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Fanning was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Holt Fanning, who died in 1985. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Kathleen Fanning, Greenville, S.C.; half-sister-Jane Brooks, Kentucky; two half-brothers, Jack Fanning and Toby Fanning, Tullahoma; three grandchildren, Navy Chaplain Ted Fanning, Charleston, S.C., and Pat Pirkle and Pam Fanning, both of Greenville, S.C.; five great-grandchildren and three nephews, Joe and Billy D. Fanning, Lynchburg, and John Fanning, Atlanta, GA.
TULLAHOMA NEWS, Wednesday, August 20, 1997
Herby Fanning - long-time Jack Daniel official dies
Herby W. Fanning, one of the most widely known employees in the history of Jack Daniel Distillery, died Monday at his home at the age of 92.
Born December 14, 1904, in Moore County, Mr. Fanning was hired as a purchasing agent for Jack Daniel on Oct. 8, 1947, and retired in 1970. But as the distillery's promotions manager Roger Brashears said, Mr. Fanning's contributions went much further.
He was one of the first persons hired for the distillery outside the Daniel family, Brashears said. Besides handling purchases of grain and other supplies, Mr. Fanning was by himself the distillery's export department, being responsible for the whiskey going out to more than 80 countries.
"He never limited the scope of what he would do for the distillery," Brashears said, including the planning of warehouses.
"Anything that had to be done, he did it." Brashears said.
Mr. Fanning was a "True gentleman" and even in his last years was "as sharp as anyone I've known," he added. Known as one of the most photographed of all Jack Daniel employees, Mr. Fanning was being used in international advertisements for Jack Daniel this year. Brashears said.
Though his position with the distillery was prominent, he sometimes conducted VIP tours of the distillery when crowds were large and "everyone was a VIP," Brashears said.
A member of the Tennessee Squires, Mr. Fanning was very muc an outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and boating. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Holt Fanning, who died in 1985.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Jennings Funeral Home in Lynchburg. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Lynchburg Church of Christ with Chaplain Ted Fanning and Richard Logan officiating. Burial will be in Lynchburg Cemetery.
From the book And Then Along Came The Fannings Volume I by Joe and Jewel Casey
Moore County News, Thursday, August 21, 1997
HERB FANNING DIES AT AGE 92
Mr. Herby M. (Herb) Fanning, a Lynchburg icon and oldest living employee of Jack Daniel Distillery, died at his home Monday afternoon. He was 92.
A native of Lynchburg, he was born on Dec. 14, 1904, and was married to the former Nell Holt. He is survived by his son Dale Fanning, of South Carolina.
Employed by Jack Daniel Distiller in 1947, he was the fourth person non-Motlow family employee to work in the office at the distillery, according to Roger Brashears, distillery spokesman, and was involved in nearly all operations of the distillery until his retirement in 1969.
He has been involved with the distillery's public relations programs and the Tennessee Squire program for several years since his retirement.
Always known for his keen sense of humor, his personal history is described in his own words.
"Left Tennessee and headed West when he was 15 years of age. Positions very limited next several years. However, held numerous jobs with many companies in various states. These changes being results of a raving disposition and free transportation furnished by several railroads. These jobs included, but were not limited to, construction, both steel and wood, mechanic, both shop and maintenance. Grade varied from helper to foreman. Returned to Tennessee in 1932. Farmed until late 1930's, no future in three cent hogs and 25 cent corn. Went to work as PMA Fieldman for Department of Agriculture."
In that period of time after leaving Tennessee, he found time to graduate from Curry County High School in Grady, N.M., ICS Course Architectural Blue Prints, and became a 32nd degree Mason, a member of the Lynchburg Rotary Club, Horseshoe Champion of Lynchburg and "Barbecue chef Par Excellence."
Services will be held at 11 a.m. today at Lynchburg Church of Christ with Chaplain Ted Fanning and Richard Logan officiating. Burial will be in Lynchburg Cemetery. Jennings Funeral Home is in charge.
Mr. Fanning was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Holt Fanning, who died in 1985. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Kathleen Fanning, Greenville, S.C.; half-sister-Jane Brooks, Kentucky; two half-brothers, Jack Fanning and Toby Fanning, Tullahoma; three grandchildren, Navy Chaplain Ted Fanning, Charleston, S.C., and Pat Pirkle and Pam Fanning, both of Greenville, S.C.; five great-grandchildren and three nephews, Joe and Billy D. Fanning, Lynchburg, and John Fanning, Atlanta, GA.
TULLAHOMA NEWS, Wednesday, August 20, 1997
Herby Fanning - long-time Jack Daniel official dies
Herby W. Fanning, one of the most widely known employees in the history of Jack Daniel Distillery, died Monday at his home at the age of 92.
Born December 14, 1904, in Moore County, Mr. Fanning was hired as a purchasing agent for Jack Daniel on Oct. 8, 1947, and retired in 1970. But as the distillery's promotions manager Roger Brashears said, Mr. Fanning's contributions went much further.
He was one of the first persons hired for the distillery outside the Daniel family, Brashears said. Besides handling purchases of grain and other supplies, Mr. Fanning was by himself the distillery's export department, being responsible for the whiskey going out to more than 80 countries.
"He never limited the scope of what he would do for the distillery," Brashears said, including the planning of warehouses.
"Anything that had to be done, he did it." Brashears said.
Mr. Fanning was a "True gentleman" and even in his last years was "as sharp as anyone I've known," he added. Known as one of the most photographed of all Jack Daniel employees, Mr. Fanning was being used in international advertisements for Jack Daniel this year. Brashears said.
Though his position with the distillery was prominent, he sometimes conducted VIP tours of the distillery when crowds were large and "everyone was a VIP," Brashears said.
A member of the Tennessee Squires, Mr. Fanning was very muc an outdoorsman, enjoying hunting, fishing and boating. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Holt Fanning, who died in 1985.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Jennings Funeral Home in Lynchburg. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Lynchburg Church of Christ with Chaplain Ted Fanning and Richard Logan officiating. Burial will be in Lynchburg Cemetery.
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