HAROLD ARMOLD, JR. Class of '65

   Harold Arthur Parks Armold, Jr., 64, of Baltimore, Maryland, died of a heart attack on April 26, 2011.  He was born December 18, 1946, in Junction City, Kansas, the son of Col. Harold A.P. Armold and Dorothy Scholl Armold, RN. He was the oldest of 4 siblings. He graduated from Randolph High School, Universal City, Texas in 1965. He graduated from the University of Houston with degrees in Electronic Technology and Electrical Engineering. He worked as an electrical engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Baltimore. He became licensed as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Maryland. He is survived by siblings, Carolyn Torrence and husband Rick; his brothers Edward Armold and wife Kate, Norman Armold and wife Kathy; and his nephew Jacob. He was preceded in death by his parents and his nephew Zachary Armold. His burial will be at Indian Hills Cemetery, Chapman, Kansas, handled by the Londeen Funeral Chapel.

Carolyn Armold Torrence '67
Weatherford, OK
carolyntorrence@yahoo.com

MEMORIAL DAY MEMORY BY Jerry Ball '65

Hi, Gloria,


Just a quick note to mark this occasion.

Our local community of Boerne put out 596 American flags denoting Kendall County's military deceased. From WWI there are 94; WWII 315; Korea 65; Vietnam 34; Desert Storm 3; Iraq 1; and 27 combined from the Mexican War, Civil War and the Spanish-American War.

I always remember one of the guys I served with, Dex Florence, on Memorial Day. You may remember that I mentioned two friends from my Vietnam days, Dexter Florence and John Matthews, in my retirement ceremony in Chapel 1 at Randolph. On that occasion, I read the description of Dexter's last mission:

“On 26 October 1972 1LT Dexter Bush Florence, pilot, and SSG Keven Zane Goodno, observer, were on a scout mission in an OH-6A Loach. While hovering at tree-top level, a command-detonated mine blew the OH-6 out of the air. SSG Goodno was killed instantly, while 1LT Florence was seriously injured. He was evacuated to Japan where he died on 29 October of injuries received.”

I remember being incensed when John wrote to me about how he, still recovering from his own war wounds, was mistreated in America (San Francisco, to be particular) while escorting Dex's body home.

Today, at 2100 Central Daylight Time, I will lift a glass in memory of a fallen comrade, Dexter Bush Florence, and the many others who have lost their lives in the never ending battle for freedom. If you get this e-mail in time and if your schedule and situation allows you to participate, I'd be honored if you'd share in this virtual "toast", too.

As always on Memorial Day, I rejoice to be alive and to be able to toast those who are not because of their commitment to our Nation.

God bless.

Jerry

MEMORIAL DAY 2011 - we remember them

SOME GAVE ALL .................

This slide show consists of photos taken at a formal dinner at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Quantico, VA.  It is a beautiful presentation of the honor, commitment and pride today's heroes share with yesterday's.  If you know a Marine or a soldier of any branch of the Military (of any age) make sure he or she sees this. Wouldn't hurt if all other Americans saw it too!

http://www.jensensutta.com/slideshows/RTB/

TERRY ENGLISH - Class of '67



Senior 1967




Terry with his sisters, Lynn and Laura

Terry Lee English, 62, of Barnesville, Georgia, died Thursday, May 12th, 2011 at the Atlanta Medical Center.

Terry was a native of Upson County. He was a graduate of Rice University and later earned his Masters Degree at Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, TX. He taught and coached in the San Antonio, TX area for 34 years. He was a former football player and coach in the Randolph Independent School District in Texas (Randolph AFB) and coached under Bob Mickler.

Terry attended First Baptist Church in Barnesville. He was preceded in death by his father, James Everette English. Terry is survived by his wife, Lucy K. English; his mother, Doris Anne English of Wetumpka, AL; four daughters, Julie (Omar) Hernandez of Arlington, TX, Paige Zaragoza of San Antonio, TX, Sara English of Barnesville and Katie (Nate) Monroe of Asheville, NC; two sons, Michael English and Kerry Kinser, both of San Antonio; two sisters, Judith Lynn (Robert L.) Sutton of Wetumpka, AL and Laura (Charles) Huggins of Barnesville; an uncle-brother, Jessie McKoy of Union City, NJ; and five grandchildren.

Condolences may be expressed at http://www.pasleyfletcher.com/
Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Visitations:

10:00AM to 11:00AM on Monday, May 16th, 2011 at Pasley-Fletcher Funeral Home
Services:
11:00AM at Graveside on Monday, May 16th, 2011

Cemetery:
South View Cemetery
South Church St.
Thomaston, GA 30286

Lucy K. English, Terry's wife
701 Thomaston Street
Barnesville, GA 30204
lucykenglish@yahoo.com

Lynn English Sutton '68 (Terry's sister)
3190 Trotters Trail
Wetumpka, AL 36093
lynnsutton@aol.com

Also in the San Antonio Express-News at:  http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sanantonio/obituary.aspx?n=terry-english-lee&pid=150979458

ALSO SEE:  http://www.facebook.com/#!/home.php?sk=group_2221946215
Randolph High School Open Group

Linda Tucker Prater Love never dies and isn't it wonderful that being in Christ we will be with each other forever. Until then may God bring to your mind precious memories of your dear brother and my dear friend. Prayers for you and family.

Dennis Taylor Lynn, so very sorry to hear the news of Terry. He is in good hands with good friends.

Jerry Massey My sympathies, Lynn, prayers!

Bonnie Gallogly Oh Lynn, I am so sorry to hear this news. He has had such a long difficult struggle. My prayers are with all of you.

Chuck Elsey We are only sad because we will miss them. Only for a short while and we would surely not wish them back from paradise. I will be thinking of you & your family. RIP Terry.

John Molleston Lynn, I am so sorry to hear the sad news of Terry's passing. My sympathies to you and Terry's family. Thank your for posting the wonderful picture of you and Terry. The love and family pride are just radiant in your smiles.

Benjamin Croxton Terry was a wonderful human being ... Please pass our prayers to the family ...

Mark Pierini (Bayne) Terry Lee, my fond memories of our Class of ’67 always included you. Rest in Peace.

Dennis Taylor Terry, thanks for the fun we shared at RHS, especially during track...say hello to Coach Mickler, and Teddy "Gone" Gosline"......RHS is putting another good team together, run 44 trap until the cows come home "Coach Mickler".....see you on the other side Terry, RIP!

Charlie LeViseur  Coach English was perhaps the finest role model for ALL high school coaches, being tough enough to mold young boys into fine, respectable men. I witnessed this every year our fotball teams made it to playoffs and even State. I never worked directly with Coach Scott, but he even knew who I was just from my interactions with him from my years in the marching band. The last time I saw him was at the 2001 reunion, and he looked the same as he did in 1980 when I graduated. I am skocked and saddened to hear he is gone - he will truly be missed but not forgotten.

Michael Bernard Sykes  Coach English was probably the the hard nose coach of the bunch of Mickler, Scott, and Cannon. he was rough and gruff and put us through it. I remember running to the pits and back while he rode a bike and laughed at us. A physical specimen, it was a shame to hear about his unfortunate and freak accident that was the start of his demise. That guy made me tell myself, I gotta be tougher than I am. Rest in Peace Coach English.

Hi Gloria, i would like to post something. As you may remember Terry was the quarterback behind me on the football team. Therefore, I would like to just say this, "Regretfully, I haven't seen Terry since I left Randolph AFB back in 1965. I was hoping to see him at the reunion we had a few years back, but alas, he was too ill to travel. However, I remember him as if it were yesterday. Terry was behind me on the QB depth chart, me being an senior and he a sophomore. I can remember he was always trying to get my job, the rascal! I can still see his ever smiling cheerful face, hustling, hard working; the epitome of a Ro-Hawk football player, and AF "Brat". I am deeply saddened that such a fine man has left us, and left his loving family. He will be missed, but he will always be remembered by me, and I am sure, his Ro-Hawk family. Art Nigro.

TRIBUTE TO TERRY ENGLISH Coach Scott

by Don Scott on Sunday, May 29, 2011 at 12:17pm.I did know Terry as a player.He graduated before I got to R in the fall of 67.The first I heard of Terry Coach Mickler told this story.As he aways did on the last night of football camp he took the team to Lubys for dinner. He had a limit on what they could spend on their meal.After the meal Terry approached C M and stated "Here's a nickle I got an extra milk.Honesty only 1 of Terrys atributes. Later CM took us to watch Terry and Bucky A play at Rice.On the first kickoff T was full speed ahead mutilate mode.He zeroed in on 1 opponent and crushed him.Full speed ahead total commitment that was Terry.After Terry graduated from Rice CM hired him to coach at R.He worked varsity & jv.His 72 team was 9-1.He was my jv basketball coach and in 76 his team went 11-7.In 77 my entire varsity gaduated and his jv was now my varsity.We won district. I give T much of the credit.T loved to go 1 on 1 bb with former Rice team mate Donnie Johnson.You would think it was the Super Bowl it so football like.Win the only result!We scouted a couple of playoff games a long distance from SA and stayed the night.A couple of Kool-Aids in the motel bar and you get to know a man really well.Terry left R and became a head coach & assistant at other schools.His tragic injury was a shock to us all.I did not live in SA so I talked to him on the phone. I am not sure he knew me.Years later a Rohawk told me his wife Lucy was wanting help with his past memory.I was introduced to Facebook and related some stories he did not remember.I sent a pic of the R coaches on the River Walk and he stated that pic was on the wall of every house he ever lived in.(pic on my FB) I sent one of the 1st copies of my book and he enjoyed reading it.He asked Lucy "Do you think C S would recommend me for a coaching job?"He will always be a hero of mine. Coaching was his passion & he was great at it.All sports,total dedication,determination,&winning were instilled in all his players.



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RUTH A. McGILL

RUTH A. McGILL, 84, of Louisville, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011. She was born November 27, 1926 in Louisville to the late John and Lillian Brown. She was a Catholic by faith, a loving mother, very outgoing, had many friends and was an avid golfer.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Col. Douglas J. McGill Sr., USAF Retired, who was one of the four founders of the KY Air National Guard. She was also preceded in death by her siblings, Maxwell, Russell, Jack, Mary and Dorothy.

She is survived by her children, Douglas J. McGill Jr. (Cheryl), of Parrish, FL, Sharon A. (McGill)Steinhauser, of Louisville, Tim J. McGill (Jennifer), of Hermosa Beach, CA and Kevin McGill (Kathy), of Bowling Green, KY. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Megan, Erin, Sean, Maura and Caitlin; and five great-grandchildren.

She will be laid to rest with her husband in Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. Ratterman Bros. Funeral Home, 3711 Lexington Road was entrusted with arrangements.

Memorial gifts in the form of contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association .

Published in The Courier-Journal on April 27, 2011
 
Sharon A. McGill Steinhauser (Class of '65)
sas0614@insightbb.com
 
Doug McGill (Class of '64)
dmcgill2@tampabay.rr.com