Respected local dentist, Dr. John Earl Webb passed away on July 15, 2015 at N.E. Georgia Medical Center. He was born on September 10, 1934 in Pueblo, Colorado to the late William W. Webb and Audrienne E. Leonard Webb of Alcoa, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Tim Webb.
Dr. Webb, who received his doctorate in dentistry from the University of Tennessee, established his practice in Blue Ridge, where he was a resident for the past 52 years. He was a Navy veteran, serving aboard the USS Cadmus. He was also a founder, member and past president of the Safari Club International (Greater Atlanta Chapter and Georgia Chapter), and a member of the NRA, Ducks Unlimited, and the Sports Car Club of America. He was an avid hunter, seeing the world in pursuit of his hobby.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Linda G. Webb, daughter and son-in-law, Betsy and Chris Hofflin, brothers Martin Bundschu, William Webb, and Dr. Thomas Webb, as well as nieces and nephews Sherry Gray Browning, Michael Gray, Shannon Gray, Sharee Gibson, Skip Webb, Kathy Webb, Chris Webb and Brian Webb.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are entrusted to the Henry-Cochran Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, Georgia. You may send condolences to the family and sign the guest register at www.cochranfuneralhomes.com.