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Lucky:

While Ive seen his name bandied about I don't know much about him.  
What were is main fruit & nut interests, did he do any breeding or 
release any varieties..?

mIEKAL


On Monday, August 18, 2003, at 09:09 AM, Lucky Pittman wrote:

> Folks,
> I received this message from Cliff England this morning.
>
>
> >      I dislike being the carrier of bad news and words will not 
> > describe how much he will be missed but I must inform you that Henry 
> > Converse today early this morning Sunday 17 2003 has passed away 
> > after being stricken with a stroke over 1 month ago.
> >
> >    Services will be Wednesday at 10;00 in Paducah KY. Information 
> > regarding services can be obtained at 270 554 8971
>
> Henry Converse had devoted a lifetime to discovering and growing all 
> manner of fruits and nuts, and has been a long-time member and until 
> recently, secretary-treasurer of the Kentucky Nut Growers Association.
> With Henry goes a wealth of knowledge, and any of you who've had 
> occasion to receive a letter in his quirky, train-of-consciousness 
> style of writing, I'm sure will be aware of the loss we've all 
> experienced.
>
>
>
> Lucky Pittman
> USDA Zone 6
> Hopkinsville, KY
>
> _____________________