Corky Dodd was special to me. We could always pick up where we left off -- throughout our childhood in Pampa, at class reunions and when we occasionally ran into each other in the DFW area. We were kids from the same block -- playing hide-and-go-seek, kick-the-can and Red Rover, sometimes walking home from school together, knowing each other's siblings and parents. I will always remember his handsome face and sweet smile and cherish our childhood memories on Hamilton Street. .
Doris, I was at Texas Tech with Corky and we lived in the same apartment complex for over a year there. What I remember most about him was how geniunely nice he was with a marvelous sense of humor. We use to play cards on Friday nights and rarely made it through a game of hearts without belly laughing about something. I have many stories about the good times with him. He use to tease me about leaving my keys in the car when I would stop at the quick stop grocery by our apt complex. One afternoon he saw me pull up and go into the store. He then hopped in my car and drove off. I came out and thought someone had stolen my car--as I was looking around dumbfounded Corky came out from behind the store just belly laughing and I never again left the keys in my car. Steve
During our senior year, Corky drove with me to my ancesterial home, Trockmorton, TX. We arrived late Friday night to my aunts home. It was dark in the house. I thought the beds were unmade. I ventured down the hall to the Laundry room, found sheets and made the beds. (Later my Aunt said she found two sets of sheets on each bed). During our trip Corky and I fished in the local farm ponds. While in town, we met with my Grandmother at the local hospital to visit her mother. I knew her as Grany Kilman. I had not seen her in many years. The shock to seeing her in her aged state was a shock. Corky stood in the hall while I entered the hospital room. I returned to the hall, sobing and crying. I apologized to Corky for the display. He did not seem surprised at my reaction but was silently supportive.. We were Kids. We were high school seniors. I was embarrased to cry infrount of Corky. He expressed acceptance for me to show my emotion. Corky had a tender heart for me and the elderly.
Cathey and I moved to Amarillo where I attended WTSU in Canyon. At some time during those years, Corky came to visit us at our house on 10th Street. It semed to me that Corky was heart broken about a marriage.
Due to my rush to complete my studies, I regret that I could not be as supprttive to Corky as he had been to me. I hope he found the support he needed at the time. Apparently, he later built a famly of his own.
Our class wil remember that durig our Sophmore year at PHS, Corky was recogninzed by the upper classmats as the most friendly, outgoiig and likable of our class. He lit up the school with his smiles, and congenial spirt. He had sprng in his step that was magnetic.
Steve and Sunny, I enjoyed reading your comments about Corky and agree with all of them. He was a good friend to anyone who got to know himm. The last time I saw Corky was some years ago, it was in either DFW or Love Field. I happened to look as I was passing a gate where people were about to board; and Corky was working the gate for the airline. We had a good vist after he safely boarded the passengers.
Doris Jones (Thompson)
Corky Dodd was special to me. We could always pick up where we left off -- throughout our childhood in Pampa, at class reunions and when we occasionally ran into each other in the DFW area. We were kids from the same block -- playing hide-and-go-seek, kick-the-can and Red Rover, sometimes walking home from school together, knowing each other's siblings and parents. I will always remember his handsome face and sweet smile and cherish our childhood memories on Hamilton Street. .
Steve Martin
Doris, I was at Texas Tech with Corky and we lived in the same apartment complex for over a year there. What I remember most about him was how geniunely nice he was with a marvelous sense of humor. We use to play cards on Friday nights and rarely made it through a game of hearts without belly laughing about something. I have many stories about the good times with him. He use to tease me about leaving my keys in the car when I would stop at the quick stop grocery by our apt complex. One afternoon he saw me pull up and go into the store. He then hopped in my car and drove off. I came out and thought someone had stolen my car--as I was looking around dumbfounded Corky came out from behind the store just belly laughing and I never again left the keys in my car. Steve
Ronald (Sunny) Merrill
During our senior year, Corky drove with me to my ancesterial home, Trockmorton, TX. We arrived late Friday night to my aunts home. It was dark in the house. I thought the beds were unmade. I ventured down the hall to the Laundry room, found sheets and made the beds. (Later my Aunt said she found two sets of sheets on each bed). During our trip Corky and I fished in the local farm ponds. While in town, we met with my Grandmother at the local hospital to visit her mother. I knew her as Grany Kilman. I had not seen her in many years. The shock to seeing her in her aged state was a shock. Corky stood in the hall while I entered the hospital room. I returned to the hall, sobing and crying. I apologized to Corky for the display. He did not seem surprised at my reaction but was silently supportive.. We were Kids. We were high school seniors. I was embarrased to cry infrount of Corky. He expressed acceptance for me to show my emotion. Corky had a tender heart for me and the elderly.
Cathey and I moved to Amarillo where I attended WTSU in Canyon. At some time during those years, Corky came to visit us at our house on 10th Street. It semed to me that Corky was heart broken about a marriage.
Due to my rush to complete my studies, I regret that I could not be as supprttive to Corky as he had been to me. I hope he found the support he needed at the time. Apparently, he later built a famly of his own.
Our class wil remember that durig our Sophmore year at PHS, Corky was recogninzed by the upper classmats as the most friendly, outgoiig and likable of our class. He lit up the school with his smiles, and congenial spirt. He had sprng in his step that was magnetic.
Steve Martin
well said Sunnay
David Taylor
Sunny, I agree with Steve. Very well done.
Kenneth McWilliams
Steve and Sunny, I enjoyed reading your comments about Corky and agree with all of them. He was a good friend to anyone who got to know himm. The last time I saw Corky was some years ago, it was in either DFW or Love Field. I happened to look as I was passing a gate where people were about to board; and Corky was working the gate for the airline. We had a good vist after he safely boarded the passengers.