Family: I’ve been married for 64 years to the former Audrey Lawhon. We have four daughters: Ivy Panzer and Beverly
Reynolds of East End, Sammie Tygart of Olive Branch, Miss., and Joan Blocker of Jonesboro. We have nine grandchildren
and 13 great-grandchildren.
Occupation: I retired with 31 years service as a security guard at the Reynolds Metals
plant in Bauxite.
Volunteer activities: I volunteer my services to the East End Water Association.
I was recently recognized as the oldest living member of the Iron Springs Masonic Lodge. Other than that, our grandchildren
keep us very busy.
Hobbies: At one time, I was able to play golf two or three times a week. I used to enjoy hunting.
My favorite thing about East End: The churches, the schools and the people are my favorite things about East End. We
have a bunch of friendly people at East Union Baptist Church.
I want to tell East End: A person can
find almost every church denomination in East End, so there’s no reason not to be involved with a church.
The last book I read: Catch Dog, the Elmer Squires Story by George Brooks
My favorite movie: Gone With The Wind.
My favorite food: Mexican.
Three words that describe me: (according to my wife) kind, loving and compassionate.
My
biggest pet peeve: Gossip.
My favorite music: The Gaithers’ gospel music, and I also like country music.
