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Michael G. Peters (Mike) Email
06/13/22

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OMG, I remember Jay from High School.  I think he and I were among the tall guys.  Thanks Barry for the reminder.

Hello Jay.  I live in Upstate NY (since 2000).  Hope all is well. 
Mike Peters

Lynell Garrett Smith 
06/12/22

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Barry, what a great story about you and Jay doing your trek around Loop 12. Can you imagine two boys attempting that today, and I don’t mean because it’s 100+ degrees! There would be an Amber alert out for you two, at the very least! Glad JWK is doing okay. 

Barry Gibbs Email
06/10/22

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I drove down to White Bluff on Wednesday to visit Jay and Gayle Kralik.  Jay and I were good friends at Zumwalt, SOC and Texas Tech.  I had not seen him since college.  Somehow, we started emailing infrequently about a year ago.  I thought "I'll just drive down for a visit!".  We told old war stories about such things as walking around Loop 12.  He finished, I didn't.  We were almost back home, it was dark, pouring down rain, cold and my parents showed up.  I hobbled into the car, but Jay kept walking.  He had a paper route and was in much better shape than I was.  That's my excuse!
Jay fixed a very enjoyable lunch and we visited for a couple of hours.  It's great to reconnect.

Barry Gibbs Email
06/07/22

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Sharon:

So sorry to hear about your brother.  Our thoughts and prayers for you and your family.

Michael G Peters Email
06/01/22

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My thoughts and prayers to Sharon and her family.  Mike Peters

Tanya Leverett Email
05/31/22

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Sharon, we were so sorry to hear of your brothers passing.  I had the same experience in 1984, my brother-in-law at just 34 years of age came down with what they found out to be bacterial meningitis.  He went to hospital on a Monday, was in full coma by Thursday and on a vent.  He passed on that same week on Friday.  the whole town of Pittsburg including family had to be given shots.  So fast, so tragic, just like your brother my sisters husband was in good health.  It can be caused by a person drinking after another who might have been a carrier. Very scary.  God bless you in your loss.

Lynell Garrett Smith 
05/29/22

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Sharon, I’m so sorry to read about Gary. I saw the name on another site and didn’t connect that he was your brother. May Gary rest in peace. 

SHARON JUNE REEVES Email
05/25/22

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And, now, I must add another name to that list.  My brother, Gary Reeves, Class of '59, passed away yesterday.  A week ago he was a healthy, robust man and then he wasn't.  The preliminary diagnosis was meningitis.  I'm still in shock.

Carole J Nelson Email
05/21/22

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It is really heartbreaking to read the names of all those that have left us.  So many memories.

Phil Pelch  
05/19/22

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echoing Ken, a very Smart and good man.

Lynell Garrett Smith 
05/19/22

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How sad to see another SOCite gone.

Malcolm Ernest Walker Jr.
1943 - 2022
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BORN 1943
DIED 2022
 
Malcolm Ernest Walker, Jr., of Dallas, TX, passed away May 9th, surrounded by his family, after a short battle with cancer. Malcolm was born on May 24, 1943 to Malcolm Walker, Sr, and Maurine Threalkeld Walker in Dallas, TX. After graduation from South Oak Cliff HS in '61, Malcolm was offered a full-ride scholarship to Rice University. At Rice, Malcolm earned All-American first team honors and All-SWC center twice. He graduated from Rice in 1965 with a BS in Mathematics, was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys, and played until 1971. At Rice, Malcolm met Mary Jo Holder, married after graduation, and moved to Dallas. Malcolm became a CPA and opened his own accounting firm in 1974. Malcolm volunteered his time as a coach for SMU, St. Mark's, and Greenhill. Malcolm was an avid fisher, hunter, boater, and coin collector. Malcolm's greatest joy was time spent with his wife and sons, Joel, Bret, and David, and later his extended family of three daughters-in-law and seven grandchildren. Malcolm is preceded in death by his parents and his wife. He is survived by sons, Joel and Deborah of Keller, Bret and Jenni of McKinney, David and Dawn of Frisco, grandchildren, Ashleigh, Kendall, Avery, Alison, Quinn, Courtney, and Malcolm, and his cousin Terri Christopher. In lieu of flowers, please donate to VNA Hospice and Meals on Wheels. Walker, Malcolm

Ken Haas 
05/19/22

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Have to add another classmate from '61 - Malcolm Walker passed away May 9th. He was really a nice guy.

Lynell Garrett Smith 
05/18/22

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I remember Pidge from the ‘61 class. She was quiet, nice and was involved in a lot of activities. I’m sorry she has passed away. May she rest in peac.

Tanya Leverett Email
05/15/22

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PARRINO, Theodora Theodora Gamble "Pidge" Parrino passed away on May 7, 2022. She was born April 2, 1943, in Dallas to Theodore (Ted) and Lucille Parrino. A lifelong North Texan, Pidge graduated from South Oak Cliff H.S. in Dallas and attended SMU. She was a longtime, active alumna of the SOC class of '61. Compassionate and caring, Pidge was devoted to her family, friends and beloved doggies. Pidge is survived by her daughter, Cindy Bible; son, Craig Smith; grandchildren, Camryn Smith, Caycie Smith, Jeremy Houston and Noah Houston; and brother, Steve Parrino. A memorial service in Pidge's honor will be held May 19th at 3:30pm at First Presbyterian Church of Richardson, 271 Walton St, Richardson, TX 75081. Memorial gifts may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Richardson.

Although she graduated in 61, I believe a lot of you may remember Pidge. Her picture is in the Dallas Morning News Obits page.

Lynell Garrett Smith 
05/02/22

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Diane, thank you for posting the information about Mike Thornhill. He was a nice young man. May he rest In peace. 

Tanalski Kennedy Email
05/02/22

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Mike Thornhill, class of ‘63 passed away. Mike’s viewing is Wednesday and funeral is Wednesday. Go to West-Hurrt Funeral Home to see his entire obituary.

Phil Pelch  
04/28/22

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I didn’t realize Zumwalt was renamed. I remember the ceremony in the school auditorium when Zumwalt family was introduced. What a travesty to the family

Tanya Leverett Email
04/26/22

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sorry to but in again, just read where Marty Smith’s brother, Sammy Smith, class of 66, passed away yesterday.  Sympathy sent to Marty in the loss of his brother and to Sammy Smiths family and class of 1966 for their loss.

Tanya Leverett Email
04/24/22

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Ken, Gary‘s letter jacket, all four of his letters for football, baseball, track and basketball are in a frame at the school.  We gave them to the school along with a large photo of the football team since it was the first year graduation from the school. We had lunch with the principal and coaches And some of the football players there.  So all of that and Robert Pettit jacket are in the trophy cases for school history. It was a fun experience.

Ken Haas 
04/24/22

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Well, I guess my Zumwalt letter jacket will join my Lisbon Elementary School letter sweater in the gone but not forgotten historical junk pile [rolleyes][frown]

Bill Akins 
04/24/22

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Did any of you Zumwalt kids notice that the school has been renamed the Dr. Frederick Douglass Todd Sr. Middle School?

Mike Peters Email
04/17/22

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Spring in Upstate NY.  Last Wednesday it was 81 here; tonight's forecast is 25 with snow.  An I thouight Texas weather was weird.  

Lynell Garrett Smith Email
04/15/22

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P.S.  Ken Bosko Haas, I know you and Gaye Nell Crockett were both Volga boatpersons, so be sure to check out the link I posted  

Sharon, do you work near me?



Lynell Garrett Smith 
04/15/22

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Sharon, thank you very much! Our teeny backyard is all flower beds, pool and deck. We like our faux fake pretend grass out front, and it’s nice not to have to replace sod. Also David doesn’t have to do nearly as much lawn work. Stop in sometime! We’d love to see you. 


If any SOCites would like to see what’s happening in our former neighborhood, go to Realtor dot com and sign up for notifications about homes for sale out our way. 

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SHARON JUNE REEVES Email
04/13/22

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Lynell:  I have driven by your house several times lately on my way to work and wondered if your backyard is astroturf also.  The front looks really nice.

Lynell Garrett Smith 
03/28/22

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Mike, what a relief to know your NY trees don’t have green buts.  Yuk yuk. Spring seems to have sprung here in Big D! Summer can’t be far behind.

Michael Peters Email
03/28/22

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Fat fingers on the last message; meant to spell bud but, well, you see I messed up.  

BTW, Thanks Lynell for your help on my previous request.  

Michael Peters Email
03/28/22

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Winter gave us its last shot.  Sixteen degrees in Albany NY last night but forecast for later this week is 65.  No green buts on any bushes or trees yet.  Soon.  Be safe everyone.  

Ken Haas 
03/22/22

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Peaches asked me to give everyone an update on her hip replacement surgery yesterday. All good! The surgery was a success, and she is doing great. Her doctor came by at 7am this morning and wants to keep her one more day, no problem, it just gives her a full day of recovery and therapy. She says she slept great last night (pretty sure the 6 or 7 pills they gave her had something to do with that).
She walked after the doctor came by, climbed up and down five stairs, ate breakfast and got cleaned up. She really likes the hospital, describes it "like having a 4 star hotel with service throughout the day...good food, good coffee, soft wash clothes and towels, nice sheets, great nurses and techs, etc". Sounds like they might have to push her out the door!
She said thanks to all those praying for her.

Lynell Garrett Smith Email
03/20/22

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Michael, I hope you’re around for a good long time! Please give your son my email address because I keep up with this site and the Memoriam page. lynellgsmith@sbcglobal.net. 


I hope your procedures give you a nice long extended lease on life. 

Spring has sprung in Texas! I see a fat Robin on the garage roof and a green tinge to trees behind us. 

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