Dallas Lee Ammons

Dallas Lee Ammons, 80, of Salisbury died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Rowan Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Born September 24, 1929 in Forsyth County, he was the son of the late John W. and Cleo Adams Ammons. He attended Barium Springs and Mocksville High School, graduated from Catawba College with a BA in History and UNC-Chapel Hill with a BS in Pharmacy. Mr. Ammons served in the US Army Air Corp, 1946-1949. Long time owner of Salisbury Pharmacy, he continued to work three days a week with the current owners until his recent illness. He was a member of the Chiefs Club, and Alumni Association of Catawba College. Also, the UNC Educational Foundation, General Alumni Association of UNC, and a 40 plus years member of the Rams Club (UNC). Memberships were also held in the Pharmacy Foundation of NC, UNC Pharmacy Alumni Association, NC and American Pharmaceutical Associations, the Harold B. Jarrett American Legion Post and the US Golf Association. He was a supporter of WTVI , Holy Angels Nursery, Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a volunteer pharmacist at a local health clinic. Founding member and past board officer of the Medical Services, Inc. Friends and family will remember him as a diehard Carolina fan, an avid golfer, a supporter of the University of North Carolina, and of higher education, especially for women, and as a man with a strong work ethic and unwavering principles. Remembered for his generosity to many and his zest for life, he will be sorely missed. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carmel O’Reilly Ammons on November 14, 1999 a brother, Milton V. Clement and a sister, Billie Ammons Hartley. Survivors include the second love of his life, Brenda Morris of Salisbury; son, John Aaron Ammons and wife Lynne of Pinehurst; daughters, Michele A. Crews of Mt. Airy, Terrie A. Rallings and husband Tom of Charlotte, Pat A. Johnson and husband Mike of Granite Quarry, Karen A. Kendrick and husband Matt of Winston-Salem, Leigh A. Grimes and husband John of Salisbury; brothers, John Gordon Ammons and wife Shirley of Red Springs, and Turner A. Ammons of Greensboro. Fourteen grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be conducted 2:30 PM – Wednesday at Summersett Memorial Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Snipes, officiating. Interment will follow at City Memorial Park with Military Graveside Rites conducted by the Rowan County Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 PM Wednesday at the Summersett Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Barium Springs Home for Children, PO Box 1, Barium Springs, NC 28210.

Dallas Lee Ammons

September 24, 1929 - January 28, 2010