August 24: Happy Birthday! John George Bambalis

John Bambalis

John George Bambalis was born on this day in 1927, in Florida, to George P. and Katherine Bambalis.

He was a veteran of the Korean War, serving the the United States Army.

He graduated from the University of North Carolina with a degree in commerce.

He was the owner of the Picadilly Cafe and Recreation Billiards.

John passed away in January 2014.

The above photo shows John as a high school senior at Reynolds High School in 1945.

Photo courtesy of Forsyth County Public Library Photograph Collection.

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