Mel Bookman

To everyone of the TJ class of 1964 who remembers Marilyn Southall. I sent an email just before the reunion. I didn't hear from her for about 3 weeks and thought she had forgotten me. Well, it seems she had a good reason not to attend the reunion. The night of our dance on the 18th, she had emergency triple bypass surgery!  I know what she is going through because in the last five months my wife has had (1) bacteria infection went septic and put her heart in afib(2) a thought to be malignant kidney tumor in July turned out to be benign after surgery(3)day home from hospital for kidney surgery she fell and broke her wrist in 5 places(4)cardioversion to put her back into regular rhythm and (5) fall at restaurant and broke her hip, thus putting her back in afib! Needless to say, this is why I didn't go to the big dance because my girl needed me more.Anyway, please say hello to Marilyn and let her know you are thinking about her and praying for her. Please say a few prayers  for my girl Linda also. Rev. Frank, please do the thing you do so well and include both my wife and Marilyn in your prayers. Peace be with you. Mel

Virginia Griffin (Bryce)

Mel, So sorry to hear about all you and Linda's problems, along with Marilyn's problems. We missed you at the reunion. You guys get well and we'll all hope for better times. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Rev. Frank Leslie Bersch, Jr.

Howdy, Mel, and thanks for sharing the info on your wife, Linda, and classmate, Marilyn. I'm glad we have the privilege of prayer, which CHRIST JESUS taught we should always do, and never give up. HE said that nothing is too hard for HIM, and we can cast all of our cares on HIS shoulders, and HE will carry us through every trial that comes our way, by HIS Mighty Power! Our agreement for our HEAVENLY FATHER's Perfect Will being done, on Earth, as It is in HEAVEN, is part of the Blessed Assurance received with the HOLY SPIRIT! AMEN! HALLELUJAH! AGAPE! Rev."Frank"

Janet Glaser (Younce)

Jeanne Lynn Hartman (Grieve)

I guess I am about to find out if I have gotten into this correctly. I am basically computer ILLITERATE.

I would like to thank Sally for contacting me about the reunion and trying to help me get there, since my doctor sail NO to flying, and there is no way I could have spent 3 days on a bus or train.

Thanks to Willie for calling to cheer me up when it was confirmed I wouldn't be able to make it.

Thank you Maxine for the shirt, cap and CD. Boy, do those songs ever bring back memories. You are right; the Jeanne Hartman you knew in school would NOT have even THOUGHT  of doing the things I actually did. I was such a......wallflower is the only term that comes to mind. I was scared of my own shadow back then.

Thank you Jackie for the DVD. I haven't been able to watch it yet but, I do appreciate it. I'm sure I'll cry when I see what's there.

If anyone wants to reach me, I'm having better luck getting messages at Email address jeannehartmangrieve@yahoo.com. Can't figure out why my Gmail is giving me such problems. I can also be found on facebook (same email address). Fair warning though, the picture there is at least 30 years old.

Tom Stephen

Jeanne,

In case no one else has responded, you were successful in signing into the class website and posting your message. Not bad for someone who claims to not be computer literate. I know that you are aware of how much everyone missed you at the reunion and how we all care about you by the actions of some of your classmates like Sally, Maxine, Jackie and Willie. Whenever the reunion committee has a get together, you can be sure that we bring up the latest updates from you.

I don't know if you will remember me, but I promise that in the future I too will try to do a better job of trying to stay in touch with you and sharing news about your classmates. Of course, now that you are on the class website, you will automatically get updates regarding our classmates when they are posted.

Take care, continue to stay in touch and remain as sweet as I remember you to be.

Best regards,

Tommy Stephen

Jeanne Lynn Hartman (Grieve)

Tom Stephen

Jeanne,

Thanks for your response and providing us with your phone number. I will call you on March 12th around 1:30 p.m., EDT. I'm not sure if you are 2 hours behind our Eastern time zone, but hopefully you will be available when we call.

Best regsards,

Tommy Stephen

Barbara Ellen McCoy (Powers)

Hey, Sally and  CO, 

Why don't we have a reunion in 2 years when we all turn 70! What do you think? Barbara Powers  (  McCoy)

Roger Wilkins

saw Tommy at 50th reunion.....spoke to him for a while...hes do'n great---small small world....but back to your Smart Phone......i went to HARVARD to learn how to use mine..........flunked out of there too!!!! i now have somewhat a handle on it.......enjoy bro!.......ill dial ya up next time im in Richmond! hope youir health is holding up!!!

Virginia Caldwell (Stone)

I enjoy your comments, observations and unfettered entusiasm for all things TJ. Keep writing and I keep reding

I'll take a look among my many piles of photos taken over the years but don't recall any pics of decorated cars.

Michele (Shelly) Penn (Piken)

My husband of almost 48 years (Dec. 3) passed away last Sunday. Shelly

Roger Wilkins

OMG Shelly.... Soooooo sorry.... My thoughts and prayers are with you.. Love, Roger

Donald Meyers

Lucy Dorsey (Roederer)

So very sorry for your loss.  I am praying for God's comfort in the days ahead.

Dave Riley

Shelley, So very sorry to hear about your husband.

Janet Glaser (Younce)

Willie Caplan

shelly, i am so sorry to hear about your husband. i know he is up there looking down at you. just remember the good times and that will keep you going strong.

Wayne Satterwhite

 Shelley, so sorry to hear the news about your husband. Please accept my condolences.

Wayne Satterwhite

Beth Prillaman (Witt)

Shelley, I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers coming your way for you and your family. Beth

Anita Woodford (Brown)

Shelley,  I am so sorry to hear about your husband.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Gay Goodwin (Goldstone)

Shelley, I send my sympathy and will have you and your family in my prayers. 

Maxine Harris (Francisco)

Shelly, I'm so sorry for your loss. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

Maxine Francisco

Susan Purcell (Cottrell)

Shelley . . my condolences to you and your family

Jackie Deane

Oh Shelley, such a wonderful picture of you and your husband... keeping you and your family close in my thoughts.