George Charles Pappas

George C. Pappas, Tulare passed away peacefully on May 14, 2021, 14 days before his 100th birthday. He was born in Pittsburg, CA to Charley and Harkilia Pappas on May 29, 1921. George was orphaned at the age of 16 and he and his brother and sister were then raised by their Aunt and Uncle in Tulare. He enlisted in the US Army and was station in Okinawa during WWII. George received his teaching credential from University of Southern California in Speech and English and began his teaching career at Tulare Union High School where he met his wife, Annetta. He went on to teach at College of the Sequoias for 29 years as a drama teacher and casted annual plays, beauty pageants and musicals. His love and commitment to teaching benefited numerous students, peers, and the community. Upon retirement, he and his wife became very active in various cultural and community organizations throughout the county. They also loved to travel, going to museums, art exhibits, theaters and many popular and famous landmarks. George was philanthropic, very giving and had a commitment of unselfishness to his students, community, theater, arts and charitable organizations. Donating time, energy and resources to all without reservation. George was Tulare Man of the Year in 2000, he served on the Grand Jury Chairman Administrative Committee, was a member of Tulare Chamber of Commerce, Tulare Hospital Foundation, Tulare Library Foundation, past founding President, Tulare Historical Museum founding member, Cultural Arts Foundation founding President for 3 years, Salvation Army Advisory Board Member, College of the Sequoia's Hall of Fame, Cultural Arts, Fine Arts Division founding chairman and Music Theatre executive director. There are many others, as his energy was boundless and his passion for his students and the community was infinite. George was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Annetta Kenyon Pappas, brother, Gus Pappas and sister Viola Harding. He is survived by his neice Alyce L. Terry and her husband Ron of Idaho, nephew David Harding of San Leandro, several great nieces and nephews, companion and caregiver Zelia Snell of Tulare and longtime loyal friend Paul Bankston of Tulare. Visitation will be held Tuesday, May 25, from 4-7 pm at Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel 127 E. Caldwell Ave, Visalia. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, May 26, at 11 am at Tulare District Cemetery 900 E. Kern Ave. Tulare. Arrangements are entrusted to Salser & Dillard Funeral Chapel. Condolences may be offered by logging onto www.salseranddillard.com . A Gentle Man has passed.

George Charles Pappas

May 29, 1921 - May 14, 2021