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Graduated from Center High School in May of
1947. In July I went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. I had
worked three years when I was drafted into the Army. I served two years in the Army
and fought in the Korean War. After returning home, I went back to work with
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company and in January of 1953, married the late Wilma Jean
Burkhalter. We had two children, Louis Wayne and Sheila Ann. At the time of
Wilma's death, we had been married almost thirty-eight years. Wayne graduated from Center
High School in 1972 and went on to graduate form Stephen F. Austin with a Bachelor's
degree in Accounting. He received a Masters degree in Accounting from the University
of Texas in Arlington. Wayne followed in my footsteps in going to work for
Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Wayne and his wife Natalie have three children,
Daniel-age 16, Cassie-age 14, and Aaron-age 7. They currently live in San Antonio,
Texas. Wayne is a avid runner who participates in races and marathons in Texas and
across the country. Wayne"s position with Southwestern Bell requires him to
travel quite frequently to New York. A few years ago, on a business trip to New
York, Wayne had an opportunity to enter and complete the New York marathon which is a
twenty six mile race. Wayne's children also participate in a variety of sports.
All of the children participate in soccer. Daniel is on the basketball team
with his school, and Cassie and Aaron are on the swim team at their local club.
Sheilah graduated from Center High School in 1982 and went on to graduate from Stephen F.
Austin with a Bachelors's degree in Business. In 1986, she married Bob Reeves, also
of Center. They live in Center where they both work for Bob's family business, C
& R Refrigeration, Inc. Sheilah and Bob also have three children.
Chelsea-age 9, Abby-age 7, and Adam-age 9 months. Sheilah and Bob are members of
First Baptist Church in Center and are active participants in civic and community
projects. Sheilah serves as an Ambassador and on the board of directors
of Shelby County Chamber of Commerce. Bob serves as a board member of the Center
Independent School District, and as chairman of the Shelby County Republican party.
He was also appointed by Governor George W. Bush to serve as chairman of the International
Trade Commission in 1995. At the time of my retirement, I had thirty-eight years of
service with Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. I retired in the Spring of 1985,
and have thoroughly enjoyed every day of retirement.
Never Married. After graduating from Sam Houston I
worked as a Dietitian until 1970--Quit & returned to Center & established my rent
property. I spend my time with church activities, Humane Society, Optimist Club
(Optimist of the year 1992), Freedom Foundation (Past President) & Shelby County
Historical Commission which published our Shelby County family history book and now
D.R.T., I went twice to Honduras on church missionary trips. I still enjoy cooking,
reading, family research, the beach at Freeport & my dog. My fond memory of
C.H.S. is the kindness of Miss Taylor and Miss Hannah.
Spouse: Bert Lout
Children: Vickie and Carolyn
Grandchildren: Kent, Jason, Melanie and Jared
Fondest memories of high school- Our gang & Volleyball.
Brief Essay-Homemaker-Marriage of 47 1/2 years. Active in church for the Lord. We have just built a new home. The State took our home of 30 years to build a 4 lane Highway.
After high school I attended Stephen F. Austin State College, earning a degree
with a major in mathematics and a minors in music and library science. In the fall
of 1950 I started teaching at Gary in Panola County. In December of 1950 I married
Pat. He was drafted in the Army early in 1951 and I continued teaching at Gary while
he was in the Army. After Pat's Army service we moved to Carthage where he
worked for Champlin Gas and Oil Company and I taught public school music in grades 1
through 6. My first daughter, Suzanne, was born in 1956 and I retired a few
years. Since the Carthage School Board had a policy that prevented a woman with a
pre-school age child from teaching and because there was a shortage of math teachers in
neighboring schools, I went back to teaching elsewhere. After my second daughter,
Roxanne, was born in 1958, I taught in Timpson, Joaquin, and back in Gary again - finally
coming back to the Carthage Schools as a junior high math teacher and later as a high
school math teacher. During the Years that my girls were in school, Pat and I worked with
the Camp Fire Program and the Band Parents' Organization. As a result, I've sold
more snow cones and hot dogs at concession stands than I care to remember. We were
all members of the Carthage Church of Christ and enjoyed being in church related
activities. Pat died in 1984 and in 1986 I retired from teaching after having taught
a total of 29 years. Since my retirement I have been active in church works, several local
organizations, and the Panola County Child Protective Service Board. I enjoy cooking
and write a weekly recipe column for our local newspaper. I also enjoy traveling,
reading, and checking out all the Mexican food restaurants in our area.
I have 5 grandchildren who are a delight to me. My only granddaughter, Emily, lives in Arlington and is a junior in high school. My oldest grandson, Andy, lives in Marshall and attends Panola College. The other 3 grandsons live in Panola County near the community of Old Center. They are Trevor (age 9), Ethan (age 8) and Lucas (age 6). My mother, who is 96 years old, has lived in Carthage since 1979 and is presently one of the six residents in a health-care facility here. Considering all, it has been a good 50 years and I am looking forward to many more years. I am now very appreciative of the fact that I am a graduate of Center High School with roots in Shelby County.
Married: July 19, 1947 in Center, Texas to James W.
"Buck" Holder. Recently celebrated 50th Anniversary.
We have 3 children: James H. Holder, George A. Holder, and Janice Williams.
We have 4 Grandchildren: Scott Holder, Rodney Holder, Shawn Williams, and Laurie Williams.
Spouse: Richard Earl Grubbs
Children: Gary Dixon Grubbs, Kelly Allen Grubbs, Paul Marcus, Richard Earl Grubbs, Jr., Joy Beth Austin, Fred Scott Grubbs, and Tommy Kay Malek.
Grandchildren: Michael Jason Grubbs, Lou Marie Chance, Allison Danielle Price, Amy Lee Grubbs, Valerie Christine Grubbs, Gena Christine Smith, Tina Michelle Grubbs, Sandi Renee' Grubbs, Tiffany Joyce Thigpen, Joshua Brent Thigpen, Angela Michelle Austin, Amanda Dawn Dailey, Danielle Lorraine Malek, and Kent Joseph Seiver.
Great Grandchildren: Jason Michael Grubbs and Gilbert Tyler Price
Fondest Memories of High School: The year I was a cheerleader.
Spouse: K. P. Bradshaw
Children: Karen Phylis Bradshaw - Kenneth Paul Bradshaw Grandchildren: Kenneth Allen Bradshaw - Timothy E. P. Bradshaw
Fondest memories of High School: Seeing & sharing time with K. P. Brief Essay: Housewife, mother, Christian day care worker. K.P. and I were married in 1949. We moved to Houston in 1951. We came home to Center in 1990. We now reside at 977 on FR 711.
I am blessed with three wonderful daughters. Robbie Phillips and Debbie
Gartner, both living in Katy, and Susan Warr, living in Simonton, Texas. I have six
grandchildren. Sean Gaffney (son of Debbie) and wife Teri, living in
Katy. Angela Warr, Austin - Cory Warr, Simonton - Kenny Warr, Brenham - Jason
and Joey Phillips, Katy.
Grandchildren: Dylan Gaffney, Garrett Gaffney. All of my grandchildren are Angels.
My wonderful husband, George Studer, is retired for Exxon USA after working 40 years. We lived in the Houston Area - spent several years in Anchorage, Alaska and Calgary, Canada and now live in Kerrville, the great hill country.
My fondest memories of high school was that we were able to cope with World War II going on; remember my father was in the Navy; our great teachers and friends. I have enjoyed being a Mother through the years, and Interior Decorator, and the most wonderful time being a grandmother and great-grandmother. Enjoy my church and friends - Blessing from God.
Retired the last 5 years. Married Jacqueline.
Children: Dan, Rebecca, and Joanna
Grandchildren: Jackson T. Crawford
We spent the summer in Maine and won't be back in Texas until October. Hope you have a great 50th reunion.
My first year of teaching was as band director, choir director, music teacher
and a little bit of everything else in Tenaha. That was enough for me. After
that I was a classroom teacher. I married a fellow clarinet player whom I met in
S.F.A. band---Jim Hammett. I spent about a year in Germany, while Jim was in the
army band. After we got back to Nacogdoches, Jim worked as a student assistant to the
S.F.A. band and we had a daughter, Kim Lee. Jim's first teaching assignment was in
Marshall, and that first year we had a son, James Kevin. After the youngest child
was in the first grade, I went back to teaching and taught in Marshall, and then in
Nacogdoches until I retired in 1988.
We have two granddaughters, Courtney Lee who is 15 and Kathryn (Kate) who is 10. Their family has just recently moved to Tyler, and we will really miss having them close. Our son Kevin works in Dallas.
My fondest memories of high school are being in the band, doing the senior play, and just getting together with friends at June's, Tucker's,. Alonzola's, Betty's etc. I loved riding around the square, going to Big Ditch, and to Tyler State Park. Going swimming and playing tennis were great fun, too. Hanging out at the drug store drinking malts and eating sundaes, going to the movies, going skating, and going to slumber parties were unforgettable. Jim and I are both retired now and we are getting to do some traveling and camping. We especially love Arkansas and Colorado.
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