A new note came in.

 Jan, I agree with Chester. It saddens me so much to be losing our classmates yet there are so many blessings in each of our lives, I sincerely hope. I would love to hear some of the happy things in your life. I will keep you in my prayers because I also know we all have struggles everyday. May God richly bless each one of you. With much love and gratitude for being my friends.

Tina

Just a little note

 I have been getting all kinds of emails back since I posted the news about our loss of Lynn Allen. The following one really sounded good. I also take care of the blog for my husband's class. Since they had their 50th class reunion, 99% of the new posts are related to the loss of classmates. That seems to be the only news or information sent to me so that is what I post. Please look at the following information and let it inspire you as it did me.

 I feel sad when I hear of my friends & classmates who are no longer with us. Many like Bob Adams were good & close friends. The point of my story is to say that I wish we could hear more wonderful & good stories that our friends have experienced. I have three daughters - son in laws & seven grandchildren who continue to make an experienced man feel alive & young.

   So maybe those of us who are remaining can share many good stories & speak of the accomplishments that we achieved in our lives. I am a maverick so tell me of the wonderful side of life.

   Rest assured that I will attend the first reunion that I can. God bless all of those wonderful classmates that allowed me to be called their friend & those who shared their lives with us all.

   Always the friend of all,      Chester Combs

P,S, I had a superb day today & will have a better day tomorrow.  I will not settle for anything less. I wish the same for you & all my classmates. Gratitude for the time that has past & optimism for the days ahead. It has worked for me. I know it works for others also.

Sad news about Lynn Allen

 

Obituary

Arnold Lynn Allen, a resident of Luverne Nursing Home, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 8, 2022. He was 70 years old.

Mr. Allen was born on November 12, 1951 to the late Arnold Lee Allen and Alma Ladine Love in Ozark, AL. He was a 1970 graduate of Carroll High School. Mr. Allen lived in Ozark for part of his life then moved to Panama City Beach, Florida where he worked as a Night Auditor for several hotels. After retiring from work due to health reasons he moved to Luverne, Alabama. Mr. Allen resided in Luverne Nursing Home for the last three years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Walter Eugene Akridge; sisters, Patricia Wilkinson and Renita Bowers; and brother, Rickey Bush.

Survivors include his sister, Saubrena (Ronnie) Lewis of Ozark; brother, Anthony (Judy) Akridge of Dothan; and many loved nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service was held at 1:00 pm on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Sunset Funeral Home.