Joseph Huston Alsup was born and raised in Lebanon, Tenn., the fourth child of Harry and Mary Lou Lannom Alsup. He was the baby of the family and a famous child-star in Varallo’s Chili TV commercials.
He was predeceased by his brother Loyne, sister Jane and nephew Clayton. He is survived by his sister Julia, sister-in-law Karen and niece Alexis Alsup.
Joe graduated from Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, where he swam and marched to the beat of a different drum. He graduated from the University . . .
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