Randy Reid Dies Suddenly
Posted by Glynn Wilson in Obituaries on April 8th, 2010
Randy Reid, Erwin class of 1976, died suddenly at his home in Springville, Alabama, on March 31 of an apparent heart attack. He was 51.
Born July 1, 1958, he began his schooling in San Jose, California, and then moved to Center Point in 1967 and attended Center Point School. He graduated from Erwin High School in 1976.
Prior to his recent employment with Eagle American Airlines in Birmingham, he was a self employed painting contractor and a former iron worked with Local 92.
Randall was predeceased by his father, Hugo Douglas Reid; his grandparents, Ralph and Clara Cote and Agnes Harkness Creel and Byron Creel.
He is survived by his loving wife and companion, Nancy Eskridge of Springville; his mother, Alyce Cote Reid of Hayden; brother, Richard G. Reid of Alexander City; son, Joshua D. (Mary Lynn) Reid; daughter, Jaime M. Harrison of Birmingham; grandchildren, Lilly and Lucas Reid, and Cote Reid.
Family received friends at the Blount County/ Cleveland Funeral Home on Friday, April 2, 2010 from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM. Graveside services were held at 2 PM at Graves Gap Cemetery in Hayden.
Erwin Teacher Joan Glenn Dies at 70
Posted by Glynn Wilson in Obituaries on February 14th, 2010
JOAN PATRICK GLENN, 70, of Pinson, died January 31, 2010.
She graduated from Samford University at the age of 19, in 1959. She was a retired school teacher, Erwin Elementary and was a blessing to the many children she taught.
Joan was preceded in death by her beloved parents Ivan Ryan Patrick and Margaret Arnold Patrick and her husband Edward D. Glenn. She will be lovingly missed by her daughter Mistee Glenn Wayton, son-in-law Alan Wayton and sister Barbara Patrick Wood.
Visitation was February 8 at Jefferson Memorial Funeral Home in Trussville followed by graveside service at 11 a.m., officiated by Reverend Joseph Mills.
Memorials may be made in Joan’s name to Alacare Hospice.
Walk for Suicide Prevention
Posted by Glynn Wilson in Class Member Updates on October 26th, 2009
A Letter From Rachel Caddell
Dear Erwin alumni friends,
I registered for but missed our 30 year class reunion, which was held shortly after we lost my son, Brian McCormick, to suicide on August 2, 2006.
I would be honored if you would walk with me in the Alabama Walk for Suicide Prevention, Nov. 8, at Heardmont Park, North Shelby County, whether you donate to this cause or not.
I have a personal fund-raising goal, along with a team goal. The team name is “Brian McCormick Family and Friends.”
Even more important than supporting this foundation financially, I would encourage us to reach out to others at all times in love and openness in the hopes we might assist in bringing them “out of the darkness” that can at times overwhelm others, and even us. I am blessed with wonderful family and friends who have and continue to be my angels of light.
With all my love and in loving memory of Brian.
Rachel
I will walk in remembrance of my son Brian McCormick who we lost to suicide on August 2, 2006.
To mail an offline donation:
Jay Foster Dies at 50
Posted by Glynn Wilson in Obituaries on October 23rd, 2009
FOSTER, JOHNNIE “JAY” THURMAN, JR.
IN LOVING MEMORY January 21, 1959- October 19, 2009
Jay was born January 21,1959, and died on Monday, October 19, 2009.
Jay was a graduate of Erwin High School (1977) where he enjoyed competing in football, basketball, and track. His competitive nature earned him an athletic scholarship to Wyoming University.
On May 18, 1979, Jay married Pam Bridges, and in 1986 he took over the family business of Foster Wrecker Service. Through his business Jay was able to have a positive influence on many lives. He had a generous heart and always tried to help others.
Jay also devoting many years to coaching little league sports for his 3 sons, golfing with his family and buddies, holding office in the CCHS Booster Club (1996-2008), and volunteering his time to the student ministry at CrossPoint. He was an amazing husband, father, friend, and grandfather, and his memory will be cherished and celebrated by all who knew him.
Jay felt he was so blessed in life and that it was not his abilities but the Lord. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CrossPoint Baptist Church in Argo or to Holy Infant Catholic Church in Trussville.
Services were held on Thursday, October 22, at CrossPoint Church in Argo. The family received friends and loved ones from 11 AM to 1 PM with the memorial service to follow at 1. A private graveside for the family was held at Forest Hills Cemetery, Scottsboro Funeral Home Directing.
Survivors wife, Pam Bridges Foster of Clay, AL; sons, Johnnie (Michelle) Foster of Clay, AL, Robert Stephen Foster of Fort Sill, OK, and Phillip David Foster of Clay, AL; 2 grandchildren: Jacob Tanner Foster and Ava Claire Foster; mother, Dorothy Foster of Argo, AL and sister, Ellen (John) O’Rear of Argo, AL; one brother, Phillip (Sonja) Foster of Trussville, AL; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Johnnie “Boots” Foster.
A Blast From the Past: Denise Dykes
Posted by Glynn Wilson in Blasts of the Past, Erwin Band Memories on September 19th, 2009
Denise Dykes was the head Erwinette in 1974. She always had an exotic sort of beauty…
Denise Sanders recently popped up at an impromptu reunion in Blount County, still looking good after all these years…
James Milford Perkins Dies at 83
Posted by Glynn Wilson in Obituaries on September 14th, 2009
PERKINS, JAMES MILFORD, age 83, of Birmingham, Alabama, passed away on September 8, 2009 after a long battle with Alzheimers. He is a member of Sinclair Springs Baptist Church, retired from Hayes Aircraft as a painter, and a WWII Veteran. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Jewel Earline (Miller) Perkins; children (several Erwin grads from the 1970s), Wayne Perkins, Dale Perkins, Nadine Sims (Steve), Karen Calvin (Eddie), Deborah Owens, Gail Williams (Bruce); 12 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Betty Snow. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Services were held on Monday, September 14, 2009 at noon at Jefferson Memorial Chapel. Visitation was Sunday, September 13, 2009 from 5 p.m.until 7 p.m. at Jefferson Memorial in Trussville.
For a full news feature obituary, check out this story in The Locust Fork News-Journal…