All_ScrappersFROM THE PAST.....Posted by LewisDalton59 at 16:56, on Thursday, September 29, 2011
A bunch of photos have been added to the "From the Past" album. Keep coming back....more have been added since this post appeared.
The photos were submitted by Barbara "Hearn" Smith '55.
Click "Lewis' Gallery" upper right menu to enter the "From the Past" album
All_ScrappersA Copy of the obituary for Charles M. Johnson, class of 1952Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 12:06, on Thursday, September 29, 2011
Charles M. Johnson, D.D.S., 78, passed away peacefully at home on September 22, 2011 in the loving arms of his wife Karol, of 57 years. Dr. Johnson was born in Memphis, TN on April 30, 1933. He decided to attend Dental School at the University of Tennessee and graduated in 1958 with his D>D>S> degree. He joined the United States Navy Dental Corp in 1964 and retired as a full Navy Captain in 1982. Chuck received his MS degree from George Washington University in 1974. While on active duty, taught at Graduate Dental School at Bethesda Naval Hospital. Following retirement in 1984 Chuck taught 15 years at Wash U St. Louis and University of Missouri at Kansas City Dental schools, Board certified and a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics. Chuck enjoyed tennis and was a USTA umpire at the US Open for several years. In 1997 he returned to Colorado Springs where he was a member and ordained as a Deacon at Vista Grande Baptist Church. They decided to move to Glendale in 2010 to be closer to their family. He and his wife Karol have 2 sons, Jeff (Shelby) and Jim Johnson. They have 5 grandchildren, Erik (Christina), Michael (Anthea), Alex (Steve), Paige (Andrew) and Hannah. They also have 2 great grandchildren, Blayse and Wakely. They attend Palm Croft Baptist Church in Phoenix. He was preceded in death by his mother Lillian A. Johnson. Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 9:00am at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 W Beardsley Rd., Phoenix, AZ with a funeral service beginning at 10:30am. Burial, with military honors, will follow at 12:30pm at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 N Cave Creek Rd. Phoenix. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Odyssey Hospice, 202 East Earll Dr # 320 Phoenix, AZ 85012 of Palm Baptist Church, Joint Heirs Sunday School, 15825 N 35th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85053. You may leave condolences at www.phoenixmemorialmortuary.com
All_ScrappersDEATH OF CLASSMATE 1952Posted by CharmaTateColton52 at 11:28, on Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Robert Eldon (Bob) Hadley, of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Monday morning, September 26, 2011, at his home. Bob was 79 years old and he was preceded in death by his parents, The Reverend James Glen Hadley and Florillar Hall Hadley. Bob was born in Memphis, Tenn., and educated in the Memphis City Schools where he excelled on the football field at South Side High School, serving as the Captain of the Football team his senior year. He was an All-Memphis Football end playing both offense and defense. He was rewarded with a football scholarship to The University of Mississippi where he played his freshman year.
After a year he returned to Memphis where he ran track and played football and baseball for Memphis State, now known as University of Memphis. He was a member of the University of Memphis "M" Club.
His education was interrupted by his tour of duty with the United States Army during the Korean War. He was stationed in Germany with the occupational troops.
Upon his return he finished his education at Memphis State where he earned his B.BA. and then his L.L.B. degree at Southern University College of Law.
Bob was a life member of the American Legion, VFW, AM Vets, and DAV. He retired after 33 years with the Department of Veterans Affairs serving veterans in Memphis and Nashville, Tenn.; Washington, D.C.; and Roanoke, Va. At retirement he was serving in the Roanoke Area as District Counsel. He had also served as Past Director and President of the VARO Federal Credit Union (now known as Fed Star Credit Union).
Bob was Past Master and Secretary of Cave Spring Masonic Lodge No. 230. He was a member of the Royal Arch Murray Chapter and Bayard Commandry. He also belonged to the Kazim Shrine Center where he was a member and Past Director of the Directors Staff. He was also a member of the Royal Order of Jesters and Quetzalcoatl.
Bob volunteered in many capacities. He was coach to a lot of young men and women who enjoyed playing T-Ball, Little League Baseball, and Soccer in the Cave Spring Area. He was a Boy Scout Leader in the Roanoke area as well as the Memphis and Nashville, Tenn., area. Bob was also very active in his church, Cave Spring United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School. After retirement he volunteered as a VICAP Counselor and was on the LOA Advisory Council.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Harriet Hughes Hadley; and four children, Robert Mitchell Hadley (Pam), of Charlotte, N.C., Mitzi Hadley, of Norfolk, Va., Jeffrey Glenn Hadley (Linda), of Apex, N.C., and Jennifer Hadley Vandergrift (Scott), of Richmond, Va. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Caitlyn Hadley, of Charlotte, Erin Vandergrift and Holly Vandergrift, of Richmond, and Anna and Will Hadley, of Apex.
A Funeral Service celebrating his life will be held at Cave Spring United Methodist Church at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 29, 2011, with Pastor Ronnie Morris officiating. Entombment with Masonic Rites will follow at the Chapel of Light Mausoleum at Evergreen Burial Park. There will also be Military Honors by DAV Honor Guard.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Kazim Shrine Center for the transportation of children to the Shrine Children's Hospital or Cave Spring United Methodist Church, in Bob's memory. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, at Oakey's South Chapel.
All_ScrappersFLOYD MASSEY '56Posted by LewisDalton59 at 16:07, on Thursday, September 22, 2011
From Joe Hall '57....
Just talked to Babe Massey. Floyd Massey '56 had a quad bypass yesterday at Methodist Germantown. He is doing well.....no pain.......sitting up & talking. Supposed to start walking tomorrow.
Floyd is married to Virginia Hill Massey '56.
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Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 12:30, on Tuesday, September 20, 2011
I just spoke to Eddie Spragg, of Memphis, class of 1950 and he told me his cousin, Charles Johnson, of Glendale Arizona, class of 1952 is seriously ill with cancer. Many years ago Eddie and Charles lived in the same house which was only 2 doors from me on Trigg Ave. Charles is now under hospice care and is not doing well. Please keep Charles and his wife Karol in your thoughts and prayers.
All_ScrappersYour classmate, R.L. "Lippy" McKay just had heart surgery.Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 20:49, on Saturday, September 17, 2011
I just got off the phone with Lippy McKay, of Southaven Mississippi, class of 1953. Lippy just got out of surgery. He was in surgery for 5 1/2 hours and had 5 heart bypasses. Lippy said he was doing well, but he was looking at 3 months therpy and will have to do it 3 days a week. I do not envy Lippy, but the doctor told him he was lucky he came in about his problem. Keep Lippy in your thoughts and prayers.
All_ScrappersJohn McDonald..husband of Mildred "Thompson" McDonald '55Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 16:32, on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
John Calvin McDonald, of Shreveport LA, passed away Monday, September 12, 2011 after a brief illness. Born in Memphis on Oct. 19, 1940, John shared his life with 5 brothers and sisters. John is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Mildred "Thompson" McDonald, SSHS class of '55.
John served in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War and was a certified real estate appraiser and agent. A visitation was held Wednesday, September 14th and Services will be celebrated at Kings Highway Christian Church Thursday, September 15 at 11 a.m. The family thanks the staff of Shreveport's VA Hospital for their gentle care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kings Highway Christian Church, or to a charity of the donor's choice.
All_ScrappersDONALD STONE CLASS OF 1952Posted by CharmaTateColton52 at 12:38, on Wednesday, September 14, 2011
DONALD STONE HAS BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH MULTIPLE SPOTS ON HIS LIVER. HE IS PRESENTLY TAKING CHEMO BY PILL FORM. THIS CANCER ORIGINATED IN HIS LIVER AND IS THEREFORE MORE UNUSUAL THEN MOST LIVER CANCERS THAT COME FROM OTHER CANCERS IN THE BODY. BOTH HE AND DORIS WOULD APPRECIATE ANY PRAYERS. DONALD ALSO WELCOMES VISITS AND PHONE CALLS.
HIS ADDRESS IS 2781 HIGHWAY 72, HOLLY SPRINGS, MS 38635. HIS PHONE NUMBER IS 662-252-4165.
All_ScrappersUpdate on Donald Goad, class of 1952.Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 17:04, on Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Most of you already know that Don Goad, class of 52 has recently had a hard time with his health. I just spoke to Don today, Tuesday, September 13 and he sounded very good. Don and his wife Demetria recently moved to Lewisville Texas to be with their son. Don then went to spend some time with his cousin, Nancy Archer Magee, class of 52, of Ft. Worth Texas so he could take Kemo locally. Don and Demetria now live in an Asst. Care facility at 6051 Morriss Road, Room 14, Flower Mound Texas, 75028 (which is close to his son's town). His phone number is (901) 493-7660 and his email address has changed to DonGoad@Gmail.com. Please keep Don and Demetria in your thoughts and prayers.
All_ScrappersTHE TOWERS OF DEATH ON 911Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 22:10, on Saturday, September 10, 2011
THE TOWERS OF DEATH
God Bless America, God bless us all.
God bless those who answered the call.
The buildings were there, the towers of death.
They were majestic and tall, now nothing is left.
They reached to the sky, and thousands were there
When death visited from high in the air.
With tears in our eyes, we watched them come down.
There’s a strong smell of death now in New York town.
Some died as they worked, they gave their all,
Like the buildings that once stood, they now stand tall.
Now, what will happen, what will we do?
What will your country ask of you?
Have faith in our way, like the towers stand tall.
We must stand together, one and all.
A warning to the cowards who started this fight,
You’re about to incur the wrath of our might.
You made a mistake, as others have done.
Just count the past wars our country has won.
YOU MADE A MISTAKE AND YOU WILL RUE THIS DAY FOREVER!
Written by Terry Williamson
All_ScrappersFrom the Past album...Posted by LewisDalton59 at 10:49, on Wednesday, September 7, 2011
I just added some photos to the FROM THE PAST album.
Click on LEWIS' GALLERY in the upper right hand menu.
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Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 19:48, on Monday, September 5, 2011
An email from Richard Sechler, class of 51, says that his wife, Sharon Sechler passed away on Sept. 2, 2011.
Hi Terry,
Just a note to let you know that my bride of 37 years, Sharon, went home to be with the Lord on Sept 2, last Friday. The funeral service was yesterday at McAdams, MS. You can go to the website of the funeral home to see the obituary if you want to. It is www.culpepperfuneralhome.com It is located in Kosciusko, MS. Sharon wasn't a SS Scrapper, but she was a true scrapper against the cancer which took her to heaven. She's free at last of all pain and suffering. I am doing well. Grieving, but joyful in her passing since she suffered so much.
Richard Seckler Sallis Mississippi---richardksechler@gmail.com
All_ScrappersScrapper Winford Todd, class of 50 passed away.Posted by TerryWilliamson51 at 12:07, on Monday, September 5, 2011
Winford Munday Todd Jr., passed away September 3, 2011 at Covington TN. He wa a 1950 graduate of South Side High School where he was an All Memphis Tackle on the football team. He received a football scholarship to Mississippi State University, but went into the U.S. Navy and spent 28 months of service in the Korean War. He served on the USS Boxer aircraft carrier from 1950 to 1952, where he worked with ordinance for the US Naval Air and served with the 7th Task Force. He later graduated from Memphis State and was a senior Claims Representative for Fireman's Fund Insurance for 33 years, retiring as Claims Manager. He coached his sons in baseball and basketball. He was a church elder at McLemore Christian Church and Kingsway Christian Church and current member of Poplar Grove United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Constance "Connie" Schmidt Todd, and 3 children, 8 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild and a sister, Martha Todd Watkins who was a class of 52 Scrapper. Services will be at 2 p.m. September 7th at Memphis Funeral Home on Poplar Ave with entombment in Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials may be sent to Poplar Grove United Methodist Church in Drummonds TN. where a memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.memphisfuneralhome.net----Memphis Funeral Home, 5599 Poplar Ave. (901) 725-0100
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