Joyce and Kerry. on our 25th Wedding
Anniversary July 1, 2003.We had a lot of fun. We were really surprised. We knew "something was up". Kacey had bought Joyce a new outfit, and asked her to wear it, and asked me to wear a suit. They blind folded us, and took us to the restaurant. They walked us in, turned on the lights, and 34 people yelled "SURPRISE". It took me a few moments for my eyes to adjust to the light after being blindfolded. Then I started looking around and I said: Oh, there's Bruce and Debbie, and Rick and Laura and Sammy and Donna. Oh Look, there's Andy and Jinger, and Andy's parents. Hey, there's my family; they must have come here from Georgia. Even Jim and Harry are here, and so on. I was so amazed. I couldn't believe it. It was like "This is your life", or like the last scene in "It's a Wonderful Life" , when the whole town comes in and brings presents to George. Then he noticed a copy of the book Tom Sawyer, a gift from the Clarence the angel that he had left for George. On the inside cover of the book, Clarence had inscribed the words: Remember no man is a failure who has friends. Thanks for the wings! Love Clarence. Thank you everybody. Thanks for the gifts. Special thanks to our "kids", Kelly, Kacey, and Josh who planned this, decorated, ordered the flowers, and mailed invitations. Thanks also to Rita and Ted Moncus, Flower's by Rita for the flowers. - Kerry Wilson
Joyce and Kerry. on our 25th Wedding
Anniversary July 1, 2003.
Joyce and Kerry on our Wedding Day July 1, 1978.
"They brought us in blindfolded."
"They started to take off the blindfolds."
"They yelled, 'SUPRISE'." As our eyes
adjusted to the light, we began to notice who was present.
Andy Entrekin and his fiancée' Jinger
Ridgeway. Andy is a
publisher. Jinger worked in our office for 3 years.
Brett Ellis and Bruce Word. Brett is the Youth
Minister, and Bruce is the Executive Pastor of Cross Point Community Church, where we
attend.
My Brother, Brian Wilson, and my Mother
Mary Ann Wilson. They both live in the Greater Atlanta area. My Dad Tom Wilson was unable
to attend, because of his battle with cancer.
Kristie Ellis, our Youth Minister's wife. Kristie
and Brett mean a lot to our kids.
Donice Snow and Debbie Word. Donice and her husband
Tony are friends of ours from Cross Point Community Church. Debbie is Bruce Word's wife.
Debbie was Kelly and Kacey's piano teacher.
Frances Daniels, Joyce's Mom.
Harry Dennis, my friend and fellow motorcycle rider,
from Cross Point, and Gold Wing Road Riders Association (GWRRA) Chapter N.
Jim Garrard. Assistant Fire Chief, Gadsden, and my
friend and fellow motorcycle rider from Cross Point and GWRRA Chapter N.
Josh William's "Papa" and his friend
Bethany. Friends from Cross Point.
My beloved wife, Joyce, who has been patient with me
for the last 25 years (27 counting the time we dated). "Please be patient with me a
little while longer, Joyce. God is not finished with me yet. (In other words, I'll grow up
some day - when I'm about 90)."
Our youngest daughter Kacey, and her boyfriend Josh
Dodd. Kacey just graduated from high school, and plans to attend Gadsden State Community
College this fall. She has already completed one year of college with dual enrollment
during her last 2 years of high school. Josh works full time for us in our business. We
love and appreciate both of them very much.
Josh Dodd's Mother, Karen (left) and her
sister Linda (right). Linda was responsible for the catering at the Anniversary.
Katie Wilson (Niece), and Ray Wilson (Nephew).
These are my brother Kevin's 2 youngest children. Karla, Kevin's oldest daughter was
unable to attend.
Scott Clough, and our daughter Kelly Wilson. Kelly
just graduated from Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama, with a double
major in English and Spanish. Kelly is working full time in our business. Kelly and Josh
may become partners in the business someday when we retire. Kelly has just purchased her
first house and is moving out next week.
Flowers provided by "Flowers By Rita".
Ted and Rita Moncus, are our good friends and
neighbors. Their business is across the street from our office. Through the years, we have
grown to appreciate and love them. They were unable to attend the Anniversary, but they
sent the flowers. I wanted to included them in our memories.
Kevin and Cathy Wilson, my brother and his wife.
Kevin has a locksmith business in the Atlanta area.
Rick and Laura Brothers. Rick works at
Goodyear. Laura is an office manager at a construction company. They are good friends. and
fellow motorcycle riders and members of GWRRA Chapter N.
Ricky Dodd, Josh's Dad. Seth - Josh's cousin in the
back ground. Seth asked Josh how much he had to pay Kacey to go out with him?
Sammy and Donna Conn. Sammy is a machinist. Donna
is an office manager. They are good friends, and fellow motorcycle riders and members of
GWRRA Chapter N.
Tony Snow. (His wife Donice is pictured above). Tony and
Donice are good friends, and fellow motorcycle riders and members of Cross Point.
Reading cards and opening gifts.
Sharing punch.
Joyce feeding Kerry.
Kelly, Joyce, and Kacey.
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