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In Loving Memory...
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William H. Williford, Jr.
10/23/07
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K5JY
On October 23, 2007, in the early hours before dawn, our friend Hamp, K5JY, answered God's call and checked into that Net on high, where there's no parting or sad goodbyes. Many of us never met him; yet we knew him, and all of us loved him. There is a hurt in our hearts that only time and the grace of God can heal. Because of this man, I am a ham operator and a proud member of the Mississippi Magnolia Net. I shall never forget him.
We were his extended family and he cared about us deeply. He knew our names, our callsigns, and took great interest in our lives. Often he'd ask about our children and grandchildren, then he'd tell us about Jonas and Julian, his grandsons. How he loved them! These boys were blessed to have him for a grandfather.
He didn't have great wealth or fame, but what's all that if you don't have a name? He had a good name. He was a humble man, respectful, and pleasant to talk with. He made everyone feel welcome and at home on 3878. Someone has said, "He was the real deal." With kindness and often a reminder of how life was back when; he'd lift us above our troubles. He never complained about how bad he felt; he'd take the high road and say, "Well, I'm still on the right side of the grass."
His voice is silent; no longer we'll hear him say, "This is K5JY, the name is Hamp, located in Memphis, Tennessee. Welcome to the Mississippi Magnolia Net, a place for old friends and new friends to meet."
Carl, K5BBA, said it well, "At the family table there is an empty seat."
Hamp, we miss you. 73.
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John G. Bynum, Jr.
04/03/08 |
W8ML
JOHN G. BYNUM, JR., 86, of New Carlisle, Ohio passed away Thursday April 3, 2008. He was born November 18, 1921 in Rienzi, Mississippi the son of the late John, Sr. & Lizzie (Reynolds) Bynum. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of WWII & Korean Conflict. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, New Carlisle and he enjoyed beginning each day with Mississippi side band of fellow Mississippi ham radio operators. He retired from General Motors. He was a member of the Tin Can Sailors, Inc., Dayton Amateur Radio Assoc., ARRL, Ohio Amateur Radio Emergency Service, American Red Cross Volunteer, Life member of the NRA, New Carlisle Sportsman Club, Hirams Hams, Over the Hill Gang, Scottish Rite Valley of Dayton, OES, Life member Grand Council Royal & Select Masons of Ohio, New Carlisle Lodge 100 and proud licensed CCW. He is survived by his wife, Nadine (Eubanks); his daughter, Barbie & Byron Troutman of Riverside, Ohio; grandchildren, Andy Yates, Ryan (Jennifer) Yates and Marlene Hess; two great grandchildren, Megan & Connor Yates; step children, Ralph Wade of Cedarville, Randy Wade of Springfield, Lori Wade of New Carlisle, Regina (Rich) Zelner of Londonville, NY; step grandchildren, Robert, Jonathan, Amanda, Stephanie Wade and Mary Beth; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Nancy (Jenkins); a brother, Jimmy; two sisters, Imogene & Mary Floreed.
We will greatly miss our good friend John Bynum W8ML on the Mississippi Magnolia Net. He served as Net Control for many years and made the net a friendly place for Hams to meet. He was a great American and gave so much to his family, country, church, Masonic family, and to Amateur Radio. We will always remember him. -- Lamar, KD5HLB
A memorial contribution has been sent to:
Shriners Hospital For Children Galveston
815 Market Street
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John Johnson "JJ"
07/18/08 |
KC8UQE
Our Tribute to John E. "JJ" Johnson, KC8UQE
1931 - 2008
The Lord has called our dear friend, John E. "JJ" Johnson, to his Heavenly home. I'm not sure who it was that started calling him "JJ" but we all picked up on it, and he didn't mind in the least. We all have special memories of him that will last for many years to come. Usually, JJ was the first to sign on the pre-net at about 4:00 AM. He'd say good morning to each of us by name and call sign, and got it right every time.
He was kind and considerate to everyone. On rare occasions an ill-mannered radio operator would come in and gruff out a few bitter words, but JJ would graciously say, "Well, let me drink my coffee, thanks for the call, have a nice day, KC8UQE, listening." He was always a gentleman. He and Nip, Hamp (before he passed on), Sam, Richard, Gary, Oops and several more early risers kept us all laughing with their tall tales and Southern humor. Yes, Southern humor! Even though JJ lived in Decatur, Michigan, he was still an Alabama country boy, and never forgot his upbringing.
It was never just, "Good morning, JJ," but, "Good morning JJ and Miss Toby." Toby was the love of his life and he was so blessed to have her as his wife. He would say to the group, "Fellows, Toby just brought me my breakfast, I'll be back, KC8UQE." When he returned and sometime before we'd let him go, we'd ask him what he was having for breakfast. He'd tell us toast, bacon and eggs and then chuckle a bit when Sam said he was having a Buddy Bar.
JJ had a big station! But what made it big was not an amplifier (even though we jokingly accused him of having one hid in the attic); it was not his ICOM 756 PRO and wire antenna cut for 3878 kHz; it was his character and upright conduct, for which he will receive a great reward in Heaven. He's there now with Hamp K5JY and John W8ML, and so many others who have gone that way before him. What a time they must be having! There's no QRM up there, and no quarmers are allowed to enter. All is well.
I cannot improve on what Nip W4NIP has already said concerning JJ, "I think about the many, many, great conversations that all of us would have in the early mornings, that would start the day out in such a nice fashion. We will never forget the pleasures that all of us experienced with JJ; waking each other up while drinking our first cup of coffee. It's as if we were all related, closer than just radio friends. Something we shall cherish forever."
We love you JJ, and miss you so much.
73,
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Ron Sanders "T-Ron"
02/22/09 |
WA4QHU
FEE FEE...THATS WHAT HE CALLED ME AND ALTHOUGH I NEVER
MET HIM IN PERSON I FEEL LIKE I HAVE KNOWN HIM ALL MY
LIFE...GOD TOOK T-RON (MO-RON) AS TERRY WD4OUM HIS BEST
FRIEND WOULD HAVE US CALL HIM FEBURARY 22 , 2009 AND WE
ALL KNOW HE IS IN A BETTER PLACE IN THE LAP OF THE LORD...
T-RON WE MISS YOU AND WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU AS YOU
WERE "A FRIEND " TO ALL OF US...NEVER A BAD WORD SPOKEN
FROM THIS UPBEAT TENNESSIAN AS HE WAS A GRAND GUY WITH A
PERSONALITY THAT NEVER GREW OLD...GOD BLESS YOU T-RON AND
YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY FROM ALL OF US ON THE MISSISSIPPI
MAGNOLIA NET. ...WA8DOG "FEE FEE "
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Sterling Richard
03/08/09
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KD5FDA
Sterling will be remembered by the magnolia bunch and many other amateur radio nets. He had a love for the hobby and made friends with everyone he talked to on the radio.
He would sign on in the mornings with a few words of Cajun french. By his call sign suffix "FDA" he became known as that old "Federal Drug Agent." It was in jest of course, but he got a kick out of it.
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Gene Buechner
05/29/09 |
KG4NBL
Gene was a good friend to everyone on 3878. Being a truck driver he traveled all over the nation but was faithful to check into the net via mobile almost every morning. He helped many of the net participants work all 50 states, and Canada.
Gene, you will be greatly missed! |
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David Jones
06/13/09 |
N5UFG |
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Gary Bonner
08/10/09 |
AF4PY |
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Travis Casanova
09/26/09 |
W5GED |
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James Young
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N5MOI |
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Jackie Garnett
10/04/09 |
D4GKR
George Walter "Jackie" Garnett, 65, a resident of Prattville, AL, died unexpectedly at home on Sunday, October 4, 2009. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, at 11:00 a.m., from Deatsville Baptist Church with Pastor James Bozeman officiating. Burial will follow in Deatsville Holiness Church Cemetery, with Prattville Memorial Chapel directing. Mr. Garnett was a loving husband, father, and grandfather who was deeply loved and will be dearly missed. He honorably served his country as a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Gene Garnett. He is survived by three sons, Walt Garnett, III, Joey Garnett, David Garnett; two grandchildren, Carleigh Gene Garnett and Hayden Michael Garnett; three sisters, June Garnett, Barbara Meharg, and Gayle Garnett; special friend, Ellie Cook; and several extended family members. The family will receive friends at Prattville Memorial Chapel on Tuesday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. To express an online condolence, please visit www.prattvillememorial.com
A moment of silence was observed during the net this morning (October 6) in memory of our good friend Jackie Garnett. Our heart-felt sympathy is extended to his family. He will be greatly missed by everyone on the Mississippi Magnolia Net. Our prayers are with the Garnett family. A memorial in Jackie's honor will be forthcoming.
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Joy Fern Lancaster
07/02/2010
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KT5RVR
Born, Joy Fern Smith, November 24, 1945, in St. Joseph Infirmary, Houston Texas. At a young age Joy took her step-fathers’ last name of Lentz. She succumbed to her illness after a lengthy battle with complications from cancer on July 2, 2010.
Joy attended Elementary, Junior and Senior High School in Houston, Texas. She graduated in 1964 from Jesse H. Jones High School where she was a member of the Commodores Drill Team. She then attended college at Alvin Junior College, Sam Houston (University) State Teachers College and the University of Houston. She received an Associates Degree from Alvin Junior College. In 1987 she went to work for The Methodist Hospital for which she worked until December 31, 2009 which she left due to her illness.
In 1990 she married Charles L. Lancaster. September 22, 2010 would have been their twentieth (20th) wedding anniversary. In 1992 they moved to Katy, Texas. It was at their home in Katy that Joy went to be with the Lord.
Joy was very active in her community as a Girl and Boy Scout leader. Joy continued to be active until her death. For over ten (10) years she was a member and volunteer of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. She was a member of the Rodeo Express Team 10 and the Gatekeeper Committees. She was a member of the International BBQ Cookers Association and a Certified Head Judge. Joy was Chief Cook of the Boots & Buns BBQ Cooking Team and Co-Chief Cook with her husband of the 3F’s BBQ Cooking Team (Former Fireman and Friends). She was an accomplished cook and won many prizes for her Ribs and Desserts. Bread Pudding was her specialty which won several competitions.
She was an active member of the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) and the Katy Amateur Radio Society (KARS) HAM radio club. She held a FCC General Class Amateur Radio License (KT5RVR). She served as a volunteer member of the Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital and Cristus St. Catherine’s Hospital Amateur Radio Response Teams.
Joy was preceded in death by her father Melvin Smith and Step-father Edwin Lentz. She is survived by her husband Charles Lancaster of Katy, Texas; two children, Amy D. Kingston (Husband Jason) of Mesquite, Texas; TSgt. David O. Moore (Wife Susan), USAF Wichita, Kansas; Four grand children Fiona & Molly Kingston and Sidney & Noah Moore; mother Gerald (Jerry) Lentz of La Grange, Texas; brothers Stanley O. Smith of Granbury, Texas and Lamar Lentz of Round Top, Texas.
DONATIONS:
Instead of flowers the family is requesting a donation to the JOY LANCASTER MEMORIAL FUND.
The funds will be shared with the Round Top Festival Institute and the Memorial Hermann Hospital Foundation/Memorial Herman Katy Hospital for projects in her name.
Make checks payable to:
Festival Institute
c/o Joy Lancaster Memorial Fund
P.O. Box 89,
Round Top, Texas 78954
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