It's very hard to find true friends when your life is a bumpy ride full of twists and turns. But, I'm glad that amidst all the ramblings in my life I have managed to win some great friends.
~ Harbhajan Singh ~
Happy Birthday Linda ! Today will not be filled with bumpy rides, twists and turns or ramblings. Today the world celebrates you! May you, your family and friends share an awesome time together....as you "Wish Upon A Star".....
I believe that I am very lucky to have close friends who are faithful. From my friends, I have learned the importance of perseverance. ~ Julia Cameron ~
Happy Birthday Ricky ! May your day of celebration be an awesome event. Mercy and grace has brought us this far. From celebrating Thanksgiving weekend at the home of Miss. Wiggings with friends, to our passing in the halls, I've considered you to be a close friend. You set an example of "PERSEVERANCE" for all around you. Continue to be faithful to all in your presence and may you have a " Parliament Funkadelic " day of celebration......
There is a magnet in your heart that will attract true friends. That magnet is unselfishness, thinking of others first; when you learn to live for others, they will live for you. ~ Paramahansa Yogananda ~
Happy Birthday James ! Your day of celebrations have probably began already, so have a gratuitous time. The magnet that you carry has a "Moral Compass" full of unselfishness. I've observed you thinking and placing others first over the years. I have also been a recipient. Continue on your dedicated path, so that we may learn to live for others, as we live for you....celebrate the day as James Ingram sang.."Yah Mo B There"...
Serenity is the balance between good and bad, life and death, horrors and pleasures. Life is, as it were, defined by death. If there wasn't death of things, then there wouldn't be any life to celebrate.
~ Norman Davies ~
Charlie Oaks, Jr., 66 of Memphis, Tennessee died on Saturday, February 23, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Sunday, April 27, 1952, he was the son of the late Charlie Oaks, Sr. and the late Mamie Black Oaks.
He was the loving husband of Liretha Akins Oak and devoted father to Charlie Akins and Angela Akins.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM until service time at 12:00 noon on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at R S Lewis & Sons Funeral Home, 2944 Walnut Grove Rd. Memphis, Tennessee. Interment will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Memphis, TN.
Some people hear their own inner voices with great clearness. And they live by what they hear. Such people become crazy... or they become legend.
~ Jim Harrison ~
Congratulations Extended To Estella Mayhue-Greer....
As the President and CEO of the Mid-South Food Bank, Estella was recently honored among the "2019 Memphis Living Legends". Under the theme of "Celebrating Outstanding and Dedicated Service" our classmate and friend was one of the 18 current and former Memphian honorees, as well as one posthumous honoree from Fayette County.
Estella has always heard "her own" inner voice and lived by what she heard. Some of us may have thought that she was crazy, she wasn't. She was just preparing to become a LEGEND! Congrats to you and Rev. Dr. Rosalyn R. Nichols, the daughter of our BELOVED, Mary Nichols....As stated by Pastor Darell L. Harington Febuary 24th "was a day of celebration, where we honor so many, who mean so much to so many"....
Remember that the most valuable antiques are dear old friends.
~ H. Jackson Brown, Jr. ~
Welcome Barbara Burks, to the class website. Your dear old friends have been waiting for you. Please enjoy reading and post a comment when motivated to. Should you need any assistance with navigating the website, don't hesitate to ask. Cherlyn Harris, Larry Milligan and myself are the designated administrators. Reach out to either of us for assistance, anytime.....Enjoy !
Welcome Barbara, so glad to have you with us. As you may know we are gearing up for our 50th Class Reunion next year (2020). Better still this year and leading up to the reunion the planning committee several events for us to get in the swing of thing. So don't be shy we have been waiting to say Hi and give you a hug for old time sake.Lol
Hey, if you would say something on this message forum to us (your classmates) if it's just Hello.
I love coming back home and seeing old friends and family. I would say it keeps me grounded. ~ Coy Bowles ~
Happy Birthday "Doc" Arnold. Coming home and seeing old friends and family has always been one of my favorite joys thru the years. As a Musician, Coy travels frequently and is absolutely correct when he says it keeps him grounded. I too enjoy my visits and although I won't be around this time, may your family and friends have a tremendous celebration of joy and love. Here's hoping that you have a "Low Rider" kind of day.....
I cannot even imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let's face it, friends make life a lot more fun. ~ Charles R. Swindoll ~
Happy Birthday Audrey ! Looking back at our days of riding the "31 Crosstown Kansas" up to the present, I must agree with Charles. "I cannot imagine where I would be today were it not for that handful of friends". Honesty, guidance, heart-felt joy and discernment of Spirit among friends, does make life a lot more fun. As you celebrate your day, reflect upon those handful of friends. May the joy that you'll share with family and friends be completely filled with grace and mercy. Should you feel like it, get up and "Move Your Boogie Body"....you'll feel alright as you do...
"EARLY BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO JOYCELYN LACY" SOMMERVILLE
It's not that diamonds are a girl's best friend, but it's your best friends who are your diamonds. It's your best friends who are supremely resilient, made under pressure and of astonishing value. They're everlasting; they can cut glass if they need to. ~ Gina Barreca ~
Happy Birthday Joycelyn ! May you celebrate your birthday, wearing your finest diamonds and surrounded by the additional diamonds composed of family and friends. You are the everlasting gem for "all of us", because those who know you, must admit that you are supremely resilient and of astonishing value. Have yourself a "Golden Time Of Day" celebration....and have some glass cut for you...
In the sweetness of friendship let there be laughter, and sharing of pleasures. For in the dew of little things the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. ~ Khalil Gibran ~
Happy Birthday Amelia ! May your day of celebration be filled with the dew of love and tender admirations of family and friends. As they extend laughter and heartfelt gratitude, be refreshed and renewed from this sharing of pleasures and expressions...May you have a Curtis Mayfield "The Makings of You" day of celebration.........
Men lose all the material things they leave behind them in this world, but they carry with them the reward of their charity and the alms they give. For these, they will receive from the Lord the reward and recompense they deserve.
~ Francis of Assisi
Happy Birthday Hightower ! May you receive blessings of love and compassion from family and friends as you celebrate today. Let this be the only burden that you carry throught out the day. Congratulation ESQUIRE ! May your day be as smooth as a day full of "Summer Madness"....
This is Cloyd Nightingale. I would like to thank all my loyal WARRIOR CLASSMATES for all your thoughts, cards and prayers. They were immensely appreciated. The love I felt and feel help me to get through these very tuff times. I want you all to know that I not only appreciate any and all good wishes from my classmates but I want you to know I LOVE all you guys and I am blessed and doing "GREAT". I look forward to seeing Y'all very soon.
I keep my friends as misers do their treasure, because, of all the things granted us by wisdom, none is greater or better than friendship.
~ Pietro Aretino ~
Happy Birthday Patricia ! Today's a historical day for many reasons, however your birthday is the treasure of them all. As your family and friends assist you with the celebration, acknowledge the wisdom you've been blessed with and continue to "Believe In Miracles".......
Hi Classmates. Kenneth asked me to continue to believe in miracles and I will. The gift I have been given to reach 67 years of age today is a miracle in itself. When I look back, I can clearly recall so many milestones that have me here as I am today. I am eternally grateful for all of my experiences (good and bad), family and friends. I plan to be at our 50th reunion and hope to see you there.
Friendship, like the immortality of the soul, is too good to be believed. ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson ~
Eid milad saeid ya sadiqi ! As you celebrate and give thanks everyday of the year, may "Peace and blessings be upon you", especially today. May the work that you provide for the "Commission Against Senseless Killings" solidify your friendships and your soul.
But friendship is precious, not only in the shade, but in the sunshine of life, and thanks to a benevolent arrangement the greater part of life is sunshine. ~ Thomas Jefferson ~
Happy Birthday Mary and Almedia ! We've truly reached our "Sunshine of Life". May your day be full of benevolent wishes and surprises from your families and friends. The both of you deserve it and you're both precious to us all...may you both have a Nina Simone "Feeling Good, kind of day...
Loyalty and friendship, which is to me the same, created all the wealth that I've ever thought I'd have.
~ Ernie Banks ~
Happy Birthday Maurice ! Your loyalty and friendship over the years has made many individuals extremely wealthy. Sharing your knowledge of the Gospel and the charity that you have provided unselfishly, shall continue to be returned to you sevenfold. Hopefully your day of celebration has reflected that exact same degree of loyalty from your family and friends. May your day be full of endless blessings......
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