Percy’s grade-school education began in a one-room schoolhouse in southern Appalachia, which he attended during grades one thru six. The fear of communism permeated his rural community. Rich in Chr...view morePercy’s grade-school education began in a one-room schoolhouse in southern Appalachia, which he attended during grades one thru six. The fear of communism permeated his rural community. Rich in Christian ethics and tenacity, Percy achieved his master’s degree and worked as a soil conservationist. He retired on Sand Mountain, Alabama.view less