Joanne Dixon [posted June 19, 2011]
Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary.
James Mignon Evans [posted September 27, 2005]
Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary.
Roger Fakes [last updated April, 2006] [E-mail address updated October, 2007]
EDUCATION SUMMARY: BS degree - University of Memphis, major - Speech & Drama, minor - Psychology,
Graduate studies in Accounting. Kappa Sigma Fraternity - Grand Master (President), honorary Marketing and Dramatics fraternities, Inter-fraternity council.
CAREER SUMMARY: 34 years Auto-Chlor System - Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer (commercial dishwashing & laundry service, chemicals and equipment - parent company home office in Memphis - 91 plants nationwide).
Inventor and patent-holder - chemical dispensing equipment, signal devices, chemical formulary - detergents and miscellaneous chemical products. I retired at age 58 to manage my private investments and holdings, continue to do some venture capital investments. I also served in the U.S. Naval Air Reserve in
VP-793 Anti-submarine Warfare Squadron.
FAMILY SUMMARY: I was married to “Gibby” Hall Fakes for 36 years. She graduated from East High in 1958 and University of Memphis in 1964. She was a dear, wonderful wife and the terrific mother of our two children. She died of breast cancer in 1998. My daughter, Van Magness, lives in Ft. Smith and has degree in Interior Design from the University of Arkansas. She home-schools their son and daughter. Her husband is an attorney. My son, Roger, Jr., is the Senior Vice President and Personal Trust Manager for Regions Morgan Keegan Trust Company. He graduated from Washington and Lee University, has a Masters of Divinity degree from Reformed Theological Seminary and a JD from University of Memphis Law School. He and his wife also have a son and daughter.
LIFE SUMMARY(Achievements, Honors, Awards, Hobbies, Activities, Interests, etc.
NSF Spec Hominum Award - 1989 Recipient; Chairman - NAFEM Industry Advisory Forum; NSF Joint Committee
For Food Equipment Standards; Underwriter’s Laboratories Standard 921 Industry Committee; Board of Directors -Christian Fellowship Retreat; Board of Trustees - Christian Psychological Center; Choir Member (29 years so far) at Second Presbyterian Church; Member- Memphis Country Club; My hobbies include woodworking, rebuilding and restoring antiques, furniture and vintage Hammond organs. I also enjoy electronics, audio, my computer and general tinkering. I play backgammon online and at MCC, enjoy reading and spending time with my outstanding kids and four fabulous grandkids. I am blessed. Life is good!
Bobby Fisher [posted February 16, 2007]
Reported deceased.*
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Becky Gabehart [posted February 1, 2010]
Deceased. An obituary is available.
Ken Gates [last updated April, 2007]
I retired to Fairfield Bay in June 2001. My wife of 44 years, Pat, passed away of cancer in December 2004.
Fairfield Bay is a resort, retirement community in north central Arkansas on Greers Ferry Lake. We have a permanent population of 2500 and many part time weekend folks. Many of the weekenders are from the Memphis area.
I sing in the choir of Fairfield Bay United Methodist Church, fish and boat a little, and operate an internet sports fan store, "CollegeSportsStuff.com", that I built in 2002. I am also active in our fitness center and serve on the board of directors of the center.
Seeing all of you at the reunion last year was a nice treat. That was the last time I have been to Memphis, but I do have two daughters and five grand children who live in Memphis and Collierville. I have a son living in Jackson, Tennessee.
Since moving to Arkansas I have become as much a Razorback fan as I am a Memphis and Tennessee fan. My late wife, Pat, was an alumni of the UofA, so I have lots of experience "calling the hogs". I am a life member of the Arkansas Alumni Association.
That's about all there is to tell. I am just an old man living in the foothills of The Ozarks and trying to make the most of life. Yaw'll come, ya hear!
David Gibson [last updated April, 2009]
It's been a couple of years, so I reakon it's time for an update. I'm still retired (Professor Emeritus of Psychology, The University of Tennessee at Martin) and still living in Martin, Tennessee at the same address (104 Eagle Cove) with the same telephone number (731-587-4846) and email address [see below]. I'm still married to Carol Crone (It's been 47 years now, and she grows even lovlier), and have two daughters who live with their husbands and our four grandchildren in the Nashville area. My health has improved, and I'm more physically active than in 2007. I run recreationally, target shoot, play piano, act as a Volunteer in Police Service (VIPS), read like crazy and enjoy travel with Carol and our friends. I still feel a profound sense of indebtedness to the wonderful teachers and role models we had at East back in the day (thank you Ms Boston, Mr. Toney, Ms Vollmer, Ms Wills and others). I know every generation feels much the same way, but I really believe we were blessed to live and come of age in a special time and place. While I do enjoy Facebooking with the younger crowd, I can't help but laugh at some of my 'friends' when they talk as though they invented social networking. Most of them have no idea what real social networking is. In our day, we all knew everyone in our peer group we cared to socialize with, regardless of what school they attended, through sports networks, music networks, church networks or other mutual interests, and the contact was up close and personal not virtual. We didn't realize it at the time..... but it was magic.
Jim Gordon [last updated June, 2011]
I graduated from MSU in June,1962, and attended UT College of Medicine from March '63 - June '66, MSU Law School- JD - 74.
I have been in practice of general law since then and am presently at 707 Adams Avenue in Memphis. I have never married, but have been an active heterosexual who has had the distinct privilege of knowing a good many wonderful women over the years. I remain in excellent physical & hopefully mental condition with all parts presently functioning efficiently. I would love to hear from all you survivors whenever you may find the time to schmooze a bit.
Patsy Hoback [posted February 16, 2007]
Deceased. An obituary is available.
Phil Hibbard [posted April 11, 2011]
Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary.
Patsy Hodges [updated June 30, 2006]
Deceased. An obituary is available.
Prior to her death, Patsy Hodges was a participant with our alumni page. The following is her last posting with us.
[posted June, 2000]
I graduated from Memphis State with a BBA in accounting, married and raised a son and a daughter. After divorcing I accepted a job at Hutchison School and have been there as Director of Finance for seventeen years. Plan to retire in three more years!!!!! Both of my children live in Memphis; but no grandchildren yet. I would love to hear from all of you.
Lois Howell [posted February 16, 2007]
Reported deceased.*
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Ted Humphrey [posted February 16, 2007]
Reported deceased as of April 9, 2000.*
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Marilyn Johnston [posted August 4, 2009]
Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary.
Martha Ann Kenny [posted September 16, 2011]
Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary.
Harriet Krivcher [last updated January, 2000] [E-mail address updated October, 2005]
After East High: two years at Vanderbilt, then graduation from Memphis State (BBA in finance, 1960; MA in English,1966), marriage to Irwin "Fry" Freiberger and birth of daughter Jeri, a number of years as office manager of husband's insurance agency, as competitor and board member of Memphis Area Women's Golf Association and Memphis Women's Interclub Golf Association. In 1982 we left Memphis for Colorado, where we now live some fifteen miles northwest of Steamboat Springs. I write about the west for regional publications, and just last year, Sunstone Press of Santa Fe published my book ( Lucien Maxwell: Villain or Visionary), biography of a New Mexican pioneer. I hope to hear from friends who shared those years at East High School. We received an excellent education, learning from our teachers and from each other, and I am appreciative of both.
Brian Lewis [updated January 17, 2004]
Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary.
Prior to his death, Brian Lewis was a participant with our alumni page. The following was his last posting with us.
[posted June, 2001]
I am still living in Memphis. Becky Gabehart('56) and I celebrated our 44th wedding anniversary in march of this year. We have three great daughters, and three sons-in-law who tolerate me quite well. We have been blessed with four of the finest grandsons a guy could ask for. In fact, we celebrated the marriage of our oldest grandson on March 16, 2001. I retired two years ago and stay very busy. I sometimes wonder how I ever had time to work. We are so lucky that our daughters and their families all live in Memphis, as well as Becky's mother, Eda Gabehart, who will celebrate her 94th birthday this year. I would
love to hear from you!!
Robert Logan [last updated January, 2007]
Jimmy Lee Lott ("Sticks") [posted February 16, 2007]
Reported deceased.* An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary.
Billy Mcintosh [last updated January, 2007]
married for 43 years to Ellen Larkey 2 boys Fred and Will
4 grandchildren 3boys and 1 girl
Retired teach bridge on cruises and run 2 bridge games a
week Also play bridge about 3 times a week or more
Was very active in Gilroy serving as president of Chamber of Commerce,Rotary Club,Little league,D-21 American Contract Bridge League And 4 other organizations.
Ellen and I have lived here since 1971 and we love it
Gilroy is 45 minutes from Carmel,30 minutes from SAn Jose and one hour from SAn FRancisco. You can see that we are well located
Janis McKinney [last updated May, 2010]
After reading and enjoying the 1956 class information for several years, I thought it time to participate! I retired in January 2008 after 12 years as Health Care Administrator at a very active 500+ resident Christian retirement community -- independent, assisted living, and skilled nursing. We are in the country (town of Penney Farms near Jacksonville, FL), so it is quiet and peaceful -- until you enter the grounds and observe all the activity. I built a house here and can't think of a better place to live. Stay so busy I don't know when I had time to work -- enjoy painting, piano, and golf, which I took up after retirement. My favorite mode of transportation around the campus is my bicycle. Volunteer work here and teaching 3rd/4th grade girls in Sunday School fill my time. Most important in my life is my faith in Jesus Christ.
My two children, Lisa and Glenn, live in the Atlanta area. Lisa had one son, whom we lost 5 years ago. Glenn has 2 beautiful little girls, almost 6 and 8. He works for Georgia Power and Light, and wife Suzette is a homemaker (interior designer by education). I FINALLY graduated in 1991 from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville with a degree in Health Science. My younger brother Wayne lives in Boca Raton, so we visit as often as possible and talk weekly. He was a professional teaching golf pro and spends most of his time running junior golf tournaments as a volunteer.
I keep up with a number of our fellow graduates. The "girls" have had 2 house parties plus the 50th reunion in the past 5 years. Would love to have guests and/or hear from you.
Bob Morgan [last updated December, 2007]
After graduation, I attended Southwestern at Memphis for two years and then joined the Air Force where I served as a pilot and retired a Lt. Col, after 23 years. I have been married to Ann, my best friend and partner for 46 years. We have two sons, David, Executive Director of Ambulatory Services, UCSF Medical Center and Shan, Senior Vice President ELMA Electronic and GM of Optima EPS. I earned my BA in Political Science At the University of Kansas in 1965 and a Masters in Exercise Physiology at Arizona State in 1983. I coached competitive swimming for Mesa Aquatics.
Next, I owned and operated a video store for 10 years until we sold out indirectly to Blockbuster. I now do web site design and search engine placement (www.mwebworks.com) primarily for my real estate clients, especially (www.annmorgan.com) and others (www.optimaeps.com). This leaves us plenty of time for our two favorite activities, hiking and fly fishing (www.nared.com/flyfishing). I saved the best for last, 2 grandchildren, Grace 8 and James 5.
Robert Joseph Routt
Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary.
Lee Slaughter [posted February 16, 2007]
Reported deceased.*
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Bobbye Jo Shumaker [last updated May, 2007]
I am retired. I live with my husband of 47 years. My only son and his family live about 10 minutes away. He has two children--Frances is 9 and Charlie is 4.
I worked in education for 40 years. I taught in the classroom for 14 years and then worked as an educational consultant for the state of North Carolina for the rest of my career. I taught teachers and administrators. I also worked with the Legislature for several years with a section of NC Dept. of Instruction that served as a liaison to the Legislature.
I like to read, to cook, to sew Halloween costumes and stuffed toys for the grandkids, and to spend time with family. My husband, a former coach, is a sports nut; so we watch quite a lot of sports on TV.
One of my favorite things is to sit on my back screened porch with a book and a glass of tea. Another favorite thing is hugs and kisses from my family.
Buddy Shindler [last updated January, 2007]
After graduating from East High, I served in the U.S. Marine Corp. I have been in the Investment/Security Business for 41+ years. Married to wife, Susan, for 37 years. We have a wonderful daughter and four precious grandchildren.
Fred Spitznagle [posted February 16, 2007]
Reported deceased.*
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Donna Talley [posted May 23, 2004]
Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary.
Warren McDonald Thrasher [posted March 14, 2005]
Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary.
Bonnie Thomas [last updated July, 2006]
I missed the reunion of "56" held recently, but I have seen the wonderful book with pictures of so many of you. I have pretty much remained in Memphis. I attended Memphis State, married, had two wonderful kids and have two wonderful grand kids.
I still see Gail Valvick, Sylvia Watts, and Judy Plunk.
I would like very much to hear from any of you who would like to get in touch.
Jerry Townshend [posted February 16, 2007]
Reported deceased.* An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary.
Gail Valvik [last updated July, 1999]
I've lived in Memphis all this time and don't plan to leave.
I've worked for 40+ years as an assistant to a commodity trader (soybeans,
corn, wheat, pork bellies, etc.) I don't see retirement any time soon
either.
I married Jerry "Moose" Bruce (Central class of '56) in 1963. We have one
wonderful son "Chip" age 25. He is currently employed at Fedex and
attending school in Computer Programming.
I love to garden and decorate - always changing things around at home.
Moose just loves it! Ha! I would love to hear from some of my classmates
and hope some more register soon. I do see a few of the girls occasionally
for lunch! (Patsy Hodges, Dale Turner, Joann Luton, Marty McDonald, Florence Ann Wilkins, Dianne Dickens, Donna Jester, Donna Talley, Marcia Scarborough,
Patsy Martak, Margaret Lott, Corinne Rhidolphi) I'll work on them to get
in touch with you.
W.G. Wallace (Butch) [last updated May, 2000]
I retired from the U.S. Navy after 30 years as a Command Master Chief.
My rating was Cryptologic Technician Interpretive (Chinese and Arabic
linguist) - I Marguerite Kensinger and had three children: Clifford,
Julie, & Barbara. I divorced in 1976 and was a single father. I presently live in Pensacola, Florida where I retired from the Navy.
Dick Weiss [last updated January, 2007]
After graduating from East High in 1956, I spent four years at Purdue University where I got a BS Degree in Industrial Economics,and a wife (Janice) from Milwaukee. After two years in the Army at Ft.Meade ,Md I returned to school at the University of Tennessee.I graduated with a BS in Industrial Engineering and went to work for Caterpillar. I spent 32 years at Cat with assignments in Peoria,Il ,Bettendorf,Ia,Aurora,Il,Leicester,England, Brampton ,Ontario,Clayton ,NC. I retired in 1996 and have been playing golf,fishing,traveling and doing some charity work since. We have two sons ...one in the Chicago area who has two girls and two boys,and one in the Jacksonville Fl area who has one girl and one boy. We attended my 50th class reunion this past June and had a wonderful time.
John West [last updated August, 2005]
Since graduating in 1956, I received my BS degree from East Texas State where I met and married my wife Charlotte. We have three children and five grand-children. We celebrate 46 years this September. In 1961 we moved to Memphis where I taught and coached at Memphis Frayser. During that time I received my MA from Memphis State. We then moved to Jackson where I was on the faculty at Union. Then it was on to Furman to coach for the next four years. Then on to the Univ. of South Carolina to be the head track coach. Furman then invited me back to be the Director of Athletics. Did that for eight years and then began speaking full-time.
Charlotte and I traveled America doing motivational-inspirational speaking to schools, churches and in the market-place. After about eight years of that, I was invited to Dallas to work with Dr. Kenneth Cooper at the Aerobics Center. The church we were attending, Prestonwood Baptist (23,000 members) asked me to join their staff which
I did for 15 years. During that time, Dallas Baptist University, honored me with an honorary Doctorate in Theology.
That's a lot for a boy who wasn't sure he would graduate from East until the week before graduation.......
I retired from the church staff three years ago after doctors found two aneurysms in my brain thanks to my dentist
sending me for MRI to see what might be causing my jaw pain. I still do some ministry but not the hrs. plus a week that I was doing. I hope all of you who might see this will signup on our alumni page. Remember to, "Keep on Keeping on and Celebrate life"
John West.
Anne Whitley [posted April 12, 2011]
Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary.
John Whitmore [posted August 1, 2008]
Deceased. An obituary is available. Click here to read the obituary.
Jerry Winn [posted February 16, 2007]
Reported deceased.*
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Raymond Wolson [posted February 16, 2007]
Reported deceased as of August 24, 2001.*
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Raymond Young [last updated July, 2006] [E-mail address updated December, 2008]
Retired from 40 years in construction in 1999.
Worked for Cash Depot (Lee Cardwell) for the last 8.5 years. Retired June 17th, 2006 for health reasons.
I have two sons Russ and Chad. I have 3 grandchildren from Russ ages 2, 5, and 18. Russ is 46 and Chad is 23.
After returning home, I learned the optical trade and was a state licensed optician until I retired my license last year. I "do" enjoy retiring.
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