Monday – Another Death

Elva Simmons Pulliam

(October 16, 1923 – May 8, 2011)

A resident of Amite, she died at 11:05 a.m on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Specialty LTCH of Hammond. She was born October 16, 1923 in Chesbrough, was 87 years of age and a member of Amite Church of Christ over 50 years. She is survived by her daughter, Patsy Frazier; 2 sons, Daine Carlsen and Joey Pulliam; granddaughter, Whitney Wallace and her husband, Landon; 2 great-granddaughters, Graysen and Rowen Wallace, all of Amite; 2 sisters, Ruthie Cazaubon and her husband, Paul, Metairie and Beth Spears, Denham Springs; brother, Joseph Simmons, Metairie; sister-in-law, Marie L. “Jerry” Pulliam, Amite; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude W. Pulliam, Sr.; parents, Jeff and Lessie Carter Simmons; sister, Maxie Hale; 2 brothers, Dorman and Raymond Simmons. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2011. Services conducted by Bro. Kenneth Istre. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola.

Monday Death

Marsha Bankston sent a message asking for pray for the family is Ishmel Ballard who passed away last night. He was 84 and had been ill for a while.

Friday Afternoon

From my sister, Julie, who has been collecting supplies for tornado victims in northern Alabama:

Thanks to those who have made donations to the Alabama tornado
victims! Please continue to pray for the victims, and the many
volunteers!

I just learned of the sudden death of Mrs.Ginger Francois, former principal of Kentwood High School. Please be in prayer for her family and many friends.

Wednesday Afternoon

Edward Joseph “EJ” Vice was born June 3, 1958 and passed away at 10:49 p.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 52, a native of Houston, TX and resident of Kentwood. EJ was a US Army Veteran.

He is survived by his wife Cassie Forrest Vice, Kentwood; 2 brothers, Wesley Joseph Vice, Jr. and wife Norma, Orange, TX & Mark Anthony Vice and friend Carla, Hazlehurst, MS; mother-in-law, Mrs. Shirley Forrest; 2 sister-in-laws, Michelle Forrest, Kentwood & Debbie Lofton and husband Troy, Kentwood; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and extended family; also by his beloved cats, Cissy & Sassy.

Preceded in death by his parents, Wesley Joseph Vice, Sr. and Patsy Chaney Vice Bonds; father-in-law, Harold Forrest; brother-in-law, Ivy Keith Forrest.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Saturday, May 7, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 1:00 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Dr. Danny Smith officiating. Interment in Spring Creek Cemetery.

Family request memorial donations be made to Spring Creek Baptist Church Building Fund, 72937 Hwy. 1061. Kentwood, LA 70444 or North Oaks Hospice, 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr., Hammond, LA 70403-1436

An on-line Guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’ Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express.

Wednesday

“Yours, O Lord, is the greatness,

the power and the glory,

the victory and the majesty;

for all that is in heaven and in earth is Yours;

Yours is the kingdom, O Lord,

and You are exalted as head over all.”

~1 Chronicles 29:11~

Pray for Marty Simpson as he has hand surgery today. Your prayers will be appreciated.

I have two requests for children who are sick.

Ferrin Hendry, daughter of Justin and Dana Hendry of East Fork is hospitalized and needs our prayers. She was taken to McComb, but will be moved to Baton Rouge as soon as possible.
Shaun Paul Edwards, the step-son of Cindy Knight Edwards formerly of Amite, is very sick. He is in Baton Rouge.

Both families believe in the power of prayer and would appreciate your prayers.

My momma got a good report from the cardiologist yesterday. Thank you for praying for her and us. Momma’s sister and brother-in-law will be traveling from Texas for a brief visit this week. Pray for their safe traveling.

INTERNATIONAL MISSIONS PRAYERLINE
IMB
Wednesday, May 4, 2011

“Seek the LORD while he may be found; call upon him while he is near;” (Isaiah 55:6, ESV).

Dear Intercessors, this is Eleanor Witcher of the Office of Global Prayer Strategy, asking you to pray for women who are studying the Word of God.

Young women in Cambodia who study at university often face more pressure than their male counterparts. They maintain their family’s housework and are more limited in their mobility around the city, leaving them less available to spend time with friends. These factors make it difficult for women to spend time in Bible study or to attend a church. Pray for the wisdom and creativity of a young local church that is trying to reach these women.

One woman visiting a Last Frontier location has diligently been studying God’s story-telling. She is growing well in His Word and is ready to share very carefully when she goes back to her hometown. Especially pray that her memory will be strong so that she can remember all she has learned.

David and Tina Taylor, Baptist representatives serving in Hungary, ask for prayers for two groups that have started meeting in their home. One group is a women’s Bible study. Please pray for those who have attended, asking that they will continue to come and hear the Gospel and see their need to turn to Jesus. The other group consists of teenagers. Pray for them as they discover the Bible together. Many of these teenagers have never read the Bible before and are very confused about life, and many come from broken homes. Pray that as they read and hear, they will see that there is One who loves them more than anyone else. Pray that they will see Jesus.

* Please pray for more opportunities for believers to meet trusted people with open hearts as they share the Good News.

*Pray that the passion for Christ among international and national Christians will remain high.

* Intercede for women, and men, to seek the Lord while He may be found, even when that comes at great personal sacrifice.

Mrs. Mabel M. Scott
(January 6, 1916 – May 1, 2011)

Mrs. Mabel M. Scott was born November 6, 1916 and passed away at 8:45 p.m., Sunday May 1, 2001 at Tangi Pines Nursing Home, Amite. She was 94, a native of Farmerville and a resident of Raceland.

Mrs. Scott is survived by her daughter, Melba S. Douglas and husband Wendell, Brandon, MS; 3 grandchildren, Jonathan Douglas, Gonzales, Ella D. Kliebert and husband Michael, Raceland and Randy Douglas and wife Autumn, Canton, MS; 7 great grandchildren, Alexis Douglas, Maci Douglas, Bobby Businelle, Bradley Dolen, Olivia Kliebert, Michael James. Kliebert, Jr. and Riley Douglas.

Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Lavinia Laster Meeks; husband, Quinton Scott.

Private Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Lodi, TX

Family request Memorial Donations in Memory of Mrs. Mabel be made to Louisiana Baptist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 4196, Monroe, LA 71211

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of local arrangements.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

James Lamar Rohner
(June 12, 1949 – May 3, 2011)

James Lamar Rohner was born June 12, 1949 and passed away at 11:09 a.m., Tuesday, May 3, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. James was 61, a native and resident of Amite. He was a US Army Veteran.

He is survived by his wife Ann Maloney Rohner, Amite; son, John Rohner and wife Melissa, Ponchatoula; daughter, Jessica Rohner Laciura and husband Michael, Adel, GA; 4 granddaughters, Kayla Marie Rohner, Katlin Bennett, Leighla Easley and Madison Rohner; 2 sisters, Linda Rohner, Amite and Sharon Needham,Amite; sister-in-law, Joyce Rohner, Amite.

Preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Ruth Hodges Rohner; brother, Charles Rohner.

Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, Thursday, May 5, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home Chapel with Bro. Leonard McMichael officiating. Private Interment at a later date.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N & Hwy 16W next to Hood Automotive and behind Mr. Tom’ Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express.

When I posted Monday that the internet had been down, that was in Georgia. Except for the homes with trees down, many on houses, Jason’s neighborhood was getting back to normal. There is so much damage across several states. You can ride down the interstate with everything looking normal and suddenly you are in an area where there is a lot of destruction. One advantage the people have is that the pockets of destruction are surrounded by large areas of normality. That means food, water, gas, etc. that was so limited here after Katrina is available there. Take advantage of the method(s) of helping others that fits you and your schedule

Through Facebook, I have been in contact with several former staff members originally from Alabama who are there now and helping in the recovery effort. I thank God for their willing hands and tender hearts. They said “There are no words…”!

Thank God for all the opportunities available for everyone to send money or items or to contribute the efforts of their hands and backs in helping physically and spiritually. What a ministry opportunity! Read below.

Baptist Press Stories for May. 3 2011

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Across Alabama, DR crews aim ‘to do all they can to help’ http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35199

Alabama church meets in ruined sanctuary

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35200

LifeWay unveils church planter tool

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35201

Arizona’s Steve Bass is NAMB VP nominee

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35202

SBC DISCUSSION: Will SBC ‘fault lines’ lead to division or unity? http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35203

SBC DISCUSSION: ‘To the fountain,’ weighing Scripture & Southern Baptist tradition

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35204

SBC DISCUSSION: The challenge for contributing, committed Southern Baptists http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35205

Saudi textbooks reflect bin Laden’s rants

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35206

Easter party in desert waters Gospel seeds

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35207

NEWS BRIEFS: Firm that dumped DOMA loses clients; House to vote on key abortion bill

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35208

WORLDVIEW: After Osama’s death: violence or mercy? http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35209

FIRST-PERSON: Premarital sex & divorce — is there a link? http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35210

Have a great day! Enjoy the cooler temperature we have for the next few days!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Anyone who calls upon the name of the Lord will be saved.”

~Romans 10:13 (LB)~

Jamie Schwartz will be leaving tomorrow for Afghanistan. Pray for him and his troops as well as all the other men and women serving around the world to protect us.

Jadon’s Story: Not much change

Things are staying about the same for me this week. I’m still having
good days and bad. The bad days that I refer to are still good
compared to before steriods. A good day now consist of 30 or fewer
spasms and a bad day about 60. I’m still learning news things. I
learned to take toys out of a bucket and how to put them back in. I’m chewing my food much better. I’m
very happy and alert. I’m having more seizures than my family wants
but we are satisfied with the amount of progress I’m making so
quickly. Its still too early to say if the new medicine is working.
All it’s doing right now is making my mom a nervous wreck. She said
when my brother burned his hands there was a little girl in the
hospital room next to him who had gotten burned from taking lamictal.
So she has seen what this medicine can do. Please pray that I continue
to make progress and that my seizures don’t increase. My brain needs
for these to stop.

My sister, Julie, has a second grandson, Gavin Joseph Parino. He weighed eight pounds. Mother and baby are doing well. He has a brother, Jameson, and parents, Melissa and Andrew Parino.

Juanita Carmona
(October 14, 1950 – April 29, 2011)

A resident of Greensburg, LA, died on Friday, April 29, 2011 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite, LA. She was born October 14, 1950 in Baker, LA and was 60 years of age.Visitation at First Baptist Church, Greensburg, from 8 a.m. on Monday, May 2, 2011 until religious services at 11a.m. Monday, May 2, 2011. Interment New Zion Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Survived by 3 brothers, Pete Carmona, Jr. and his wife, Mary, Baton Rouge, Paul Carmona and his wife, Helen, Zachary, Randy Carmona, 3 nieces, Beth Brewster and her husband, Mike, Watson, Belinda Carmona, Baton Rouge, Victoria Carmona, Kentwood, 2 nephews, Lee Carmona and his wife, Elisha, Montpelier, Collin Floyd, Husser, great-niece, Jocelynn Carmona, great-nephew, Jackson Carmona, sister-in-law, Loretta Carmona Husser, special friend, Willie Arnold, Greensburg, 5 sisters, Helen, Martha, Mary, Nora, and Barbara. Preceded in death by parents, Pete and Nora Carmona, brother, Virgil Carmona, half-sister, Dorothy. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

Continue to pray for all those who are homeless, jobless, or grieving for family and friends who perished this week in the tornadoes. FBC, Amite is collecting items tomorrow to send. I’m sure if you would like to send items, they would be glad to include yours too. Other groups will be going to clean up and sending items to help the victims. I”ll post information about these opportunities as I get information. Prayers are always appropriate whether or not you can go or give.

The following information is from an email I received from the Louisiana Baptist Convention.

The death toll from Wednesday’s tornados has exceeded 297 as of 11 am, Friday, April 29. When disasters strike, the body of Christ is motivated to do something to help. There are several things that Louisiana Baptists can do immediately:

1. Pray for the people impacted by the storm. There are many needs. Pray for the churches that are simultaneously attempting to recover and to minister.

2. Donate cash through legitimate channels. Individuals and churches in Louisiana may donate or receive an offering and send it to:

LBC Disaster Relief Fund,

1250 MacArthur Dr.

Alexandria, LA 71303

Because of the network Southern Baptists have, LBC will distribute every dollar toward disaster relief needs without any of the overhead costs other organizations incur.

We are moving heavy equipment to the areas impacted by the tornados. Fuel is costly and funds are needed immediately.

3. Volunteer your time. If you are a trained DR person, we need you now for some immediate requests. If you are not trained, go to www.LBC.org/DisasterRelief for instructions about the future training events.

Urgent Requests for Southeast Tornado Disaster Relief

1. Louisiana Baptist Convention has been asked by Alabama DR to handle the response for Dekalb County, Alabama. We are requesting 50 trained chainsaw team members to respond to FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, GERALDINE, 12854 State HWY 227, Geraldine, AL. 35974. The pastor’s name is Kirk Griggs. Cell # 256-609-5263 & Church # 256-759-4524. The White Hat is Charles Watson.

2.The North Shore Baptist Association Disaster Relief Feeding Unit has beenactivated and issetting up in Meridian, MS. The need exists for yellow and blue hats, especially next week. White Hat leader, Tom Longcan be reached at 985.960.2989.

3. If you are available or will be available next week, contact the LBC DR office on Monday at 318.448.3402, ext. 280. If you have the DR training and can go at once, call Gibbie McMillan at 318.446.0724.

The following information is from our associational office and Dr. Stan Statham.

DISATER REIEF CALL OUT: Washington Association is deploying two chainsaw teams to Geraldine, AL. Jeremy Seals-FBC Bogalusa is one Blue Hat and Ben Fussell is the Blue hat from FBC Franklinton. Call me if you are chainsaw trained and can go. Probably for 3-5 days. Ben’s crew probably will leave tomorrow morning. Jeremy’s crew???? Call me ASAP 985-515-4368 -Bro. Stan

Pray

Give

Choose your opportunities to help those in great need now. Your ministry will impact you life more than you think it will!

Anna Lee

Death

We attended a wonderful celebration of life service this morning for my nephew’s mother-in-law. How wonderful it is to leave a Christian heritage for children and grandchildren!

Clarence W. “Tut” Young
(July 14, 1936 – April 16, 2011)

A resident of Kentwood, LA, died at 9:50 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2011 at his home. He was born July 14, 1936 in Pine Ridge, LA and was 74 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 8 a.m. Monday until religious services at 11 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Joey Miller. Interment Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. Survived by wife, Doris Booty Young, Kentwood, 2 daughters, Bonita Young Anthony and her husband, Michael, Kentwood, and Wanda Y. Miller and her husband, Larry, Kentwood, 2 sons, Ronnie Young, Pride, and Randy Young and his wife, Linda, Kentwood, brother, Donald Young and his wife, Maxine, Kentwood, 4 grandchildren, Cara Cutrer and her husband, Kevin, Jordan Miller, Jacob Miller, and Jacob Young, and 1 great-grandson, Kade Cutrer. Preceded in death by parents, Willie Young and Helen Bridges Young, sister, Juanita Young Felker, brother, George “Buck” Young.

Saturday

So reach out and welcome one another to God’s glory.

Jesus did it; now you do it!

~Romans 15:7 (MSG)~

Two of David’s former co-workers died this week. First, it was JoAnn Ponder, Now, Miss Kopfler.

Arva Lynelle “Suetee” Kopfler
(September 21, 1918 – April 15, 2011)

A resident of Amite, she died at 12:26 p.m. on Friday, April 15, 2011 at her home. She was born September 21, 1918 in Amite and was 92 years of age. Aunt Suetee was devoted to her family, having lived much of her life with her father and mother. She was actively involved with each niece and nephew from the time of their birth and continued this interest with great-nieces and great-nephews, etc. As the matriarch of this large family, she will be sorely missed. She is survived by her 5 nieces, Karen Lynn Robbins, Baton Rouge, Kay Lark Matthews, El Campo, TX, Dean E. Kopfler, Lafayette, Nancy G. Bass, Huntsville, AL and Anne K. Montelaro, Baton Rouge; 3 nephews, Edwin Lyle Kopfler, Jr., Slidell, Joseph G. Kopfler, Houma and James E. Gremillion, Jr., Keller, TX; 13 great-nieces and nephews; 3 great-great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edwin Joseph and Dixie Varnado Kopfler; sister, Katherine Anne Gremillion; brother, Edwin Lyle Kopfler, Sr. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday and at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 9 a.m. until Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. Monday, April 18, 2011. Services conducted by Fr. Joe Camilleri. Interment Mulberry Street Cemetery, Amite.

CHUCK NORRIS, MEN AND MAN-LAWS
by Trey Morgan

A few of us guys were visiting about man-laws after church recently and the importance of teaching them to our sons. For those women who might not know, man-law is an unwritten code which men live by. I’m not a man-law expert, but I do think I know a man-law when I see one. For example here are a few man-laws that real-men live by that might not make sense to women, but totally make sense to us …

. . .

* Man-law states that grilling, no matter the weather, is always the first choice of cooking.

* Man-law clearly states that under NO circumstance do two men EVER share an umbrella.

* Man-law says that men can watch chick-flicks on occasion, BUT they are never to be watched without the presence of a girlfriend or wife. And they should NEVER be seen crying.

. . .

* There is NO reason for a man to EVER watch ice skating or men’s gymnastics. Man-law!

* Man-law states that while walking with a group to the car, a soon-to-be occupant may reserve the front passenger seat by calling out “Shotgun.” All passengers must honor and respect the calling of shotgun. On those occasions where there is a tie while calling shotgun, a race to the car decides who gets the front.

* Men can comment on how much they enjoy manly smells of things like a baseball glove, a new set of tires, the smell of gunpowder, campfire, sawdust and bar-b-que grills.

. . .

* The man-law official start date of the male shopping season is December 23rd, as compared to the female season, which opens on the day following Thanksgiving.

* And under NO circumstances shall a man EVER defer control of the television remote to a female.

As much as I love man-laws, I must never forget that “God-laws” always trump all “man-laws.” And men who follow God-laws, such as the following, are ALWAYS the most manly-men of all …

* A real man loves his wife and is faithful to her sexually, emotionally and mentally.

* A real man prays with his wife.

* A real man is involved in his children’s lives.

* A real man puts his family before his job, hobbies and buddies.

* A real man is the spiritual leader in his home.

* A real man isn’t ashamed of his faith and puts God first in his life.

“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her.” (Ephesians 5:25).

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Helen Street Church of Christ
Fayetteville, North Carolina

Baptist Press Stories for Apr. 15 2011

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BIBLE STORYING: Ancient art form helps relay the Gospel

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35067

BIBLE STORYING, Article 3: Bible truths leading to salvation

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35068

Japan relief: ‘Let’s do it together!’

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35069

Senate defeats attempt to defund Planned Parenthood

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35070

TV ‘Family Movie Night’ re-launches Sat.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35071

INTERNATIONAL DIGEST: Cuban pastor freed, told not to preach

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35072

FIRST-PERSON: Another head-scratching gov’t decision

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35073

MOVIES, ETC.: Was I too rough on Soul Surfer?

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35074

Friday Addition

One of my sweet nieces, Rhonda, lost her mother. Please be in prayer for the family.

Mrs. Marilyn Cross, Green

BORN: August 17, 1957
DIED: April 13, 2011
LOCATION: Loranger, LA

rs. Marilyn Cross Green, 53 years old of Loranger, LA, died April 13, 2011, in North Oaks Medical Center.
She was born on August 17, 1957, in Amite, LA.
Surviving are her husband, Wayne E. Green, daughters & sons-in-law, Rhonda H. and Toby Cardaronella, Melinda H. and Trent Ballard, grandchildren, Hannah Cardaronella, Hollie Cardaronella, Seth Cardaronella, and Ethan Ballard, mother, Helen Mansfield Cross, sisters, Lisa Brumfield, Debbie Maxey, and a brother, Henry Holden.
She is preceded in death by her father, Delbert Cross and a sister, Janie Lott.
Friends will be received Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 9:00 am until the service begins at 11:00 am at Eagle Heights Community Church with Kevin Dunn officiating.
Interment will follow in the Briar Patch Cemetery Loranger, LA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to, Eagle Heights Community Church, P.O. Box 877 Hammond, La. 70404.

Thursday Afternoon

Robert Earl Potts
(October 17, 1940 – April 14, 2011)

A resident of Kentwood, died at 6:10 a.m. on Thursday, April 14, 2011 at Beacham Memorial Hospital in Magnolia, MS. He was born October 17, 1940 in Osyka, MS and was 70 years of age. Visitation at East Fork Baptist Church from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m, Friday, April 15, 2011. Religious Services at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 2011. Services conducted by Rev. Michael Shumock and Dr. Greg Potts. Interment East Fork Cemetery, Kentwood, LA. He is survived by his wife, Myrna Brock Potts, Kentwood; 2 daughters, Mitzi Conn and husband, Al Conn, Natchez, MS, Deana Simmons and husband, Jeff Simmons, Kentwood; son, Greg Potts and wife, Holli Potts, Dallas, GA; 7 grandchildren, Robert James Potts, William Kirk Potts, Sarah Alice Potts, David Brock Simmons, and Daniel Jeffrey Simmons, brother, W. A. Potts; sister-in-law, Juan Potts; special aunt, Bobbie Potts; Preceded in death by his parents, James M. Potts and Wilma Dean Sanders. Mr. Potts was a graduate of Spring Creek High School and earned a B. S. from SLC in 1962. He taught social studies and science in the early 1970’s at Valley Forge North with time spent in classrooms at Spring Creek and Chesbrough High School before leaving the school system as teacher to devote more time to his dairy farm in the East Fork Community. He continued to work with our parish of Tangipahoa taking on a rural school bus route #7SC for the Spring Creek School District. After retiring from the school system, he focused on his dairy until community service and the education of our youth called again. he was elected to two consecutive terms as District B School Board Member, Tangipahoa Parish. He also serviced two terms with First South Farm Credit. His love for community surpassed his own needs. He was a deacon of East Fork Baptist Church and a member of Spring Creek Masonic Lodge. He and his wife celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in July of 2010. He was a devoted husband, a provider and encourager to his children, as he was wise counsel, a “buddy” to his brother “Dub”, and an absolutely proud grandfather to seven grandchildren. He will forever be remembered as “Pops” He loved farming the land an tending cattle, a good laugh and fried catfish at “The Hitching Post”. He was a man of faith, a christian, and is now reaping what he sowed in Heaven. In lieu of flowers, friends and family may make donations to The Retreat at Dallas, GA, a new church started by Dr. Greg Potts, or the National Parkinson’s Foundation for Research.