A native of Georgia, descendant of Georgia's signer of the Declaration of Independence, graduate of Mercer University, served in the U.S. Army stateside in World War II, earned a doctorate in economics at Boston University. Professor of economics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Gifted artist, talented pianist, dedicated gardener. Husband of Isabelle Peale Roddenbery, father of Thomas Peale Roddenbery. The angel motif on the gravestone was taken from a Christmas card that he designed.
A native of Georgia, descendant of Georgia's signer of the Declaration of Independence, graduate of Mercer University, served in the U.S. Army stateside in World War II, earned a doctorate in economics at Boston University. Professor of economics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Gifted artist, talented pianist, dedicated gardener. Husband of Isabelle Peale Roddenbery, father of Thomas Peale Roddenbery. The angel motif on the gravestone was taken from a Christmas card that he designed.
Inscription
Teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts unto wisdom.
Gravesite Details
Family names on back of stone, handcarved by Karin Sprague
