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Jerry Summers: Herman Brown Yap Killian (1921-2007) Wednesday, December 16, 2020 - by Jerry Summers
Jerry Summers
If you asked anyone from South Pittsburg or Marion County in Tennessee if they or any of their relatives ever knew or heard of the above-named individual the answer would probably be “No!”
However, if you asked them if they were familiar with the name of “Yap” Killian the recognition signals would immediately bring into play many interesting, colorful and often humorous stories of how things were done in the rural area during the period of his life from 1921-2007.
The origin of his nickname “Yap” as provided by one of his sons is alleged to have been given to young Herman Brown at an early age due to his propensity to talk with a “gift of gab”.
Jerry Summers: Herman Brown Yap Killian (1921-2007) Wednesday, December 16, 2020 - by Jerry Summers
Jerry Summers
If you asked anyone from South Pittsburg or Marion County in Tennessee if they or any of their relatives ever knew or heard of the above-named individual the answer would probably be “No!”
However, if you asked them if they were familiar with the name of “Yap” Killian the recognition signals would immediately bring into play many interesting, colorful and often humorous stories of how things were done in the rural area during the period of his life from 1921-2007.
The origin of his nickname “Yap” as provided by one of his sons is alleged to have been given to young Herman Brown at an early age due to his propensity to talk with a “gift of gab”.