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The information we have is from several years ago. Please update your pictures and/or information and on anyone you know or who is deceased.  E-mail or mail to: Georgann Walker, 9662 Hickory St., Richards TX 77873 or call 936-851-2272. Please contact those you know and have them send updates. THANKS.
Frances Carroll Turner  14422 Cottage Timbers Ln., Houston,TX, 77044           (281) 4225-4214
After high school, I attended Lon Morris Junior College, Jacksonville, TX., for two years.  After graduating, I married a man who worked for Texas Eastern Transmission Corp., and we lived in Baytown, but he was subject to
Kenneth Caraway 3715 Old Marksville Hwy., Pineville, LA 71360 318-443-5966 kencaraway@aim.com
I’ve been living at 3715 Marksville Hwy., Pineville, Louisiana for the last 33 years.  As far as me, I am fine, retired from P&G in 1994 and played a little golf, square & round danced across the US, bowled in several leagues and served at Trinity Baptist Church.  All with my wife Billie of 51 years and daughter Melody (downs syndrome). Daughter
transfer, and we relocated several times.  Eventually, we were transferred to Houston, and chose to live in Baytown again.  Since my parents were here and many friends as well, it was a good decision.  We are now divorced, and I have continued to live in Baytown.
    I had three children and was a stay-at-home mom until they were older.  After working as a legal secretary for several years, I then went to work for Exxon Company in 1980 and retired from Exxon in 2000.  It was difficult for me to slow down, and six months later, I went back to work for ExxonMobil two days a week, working in Public Affairs, coordinating the tour program.  It is just right for me.  They are two busy days, and in volunteering for one charitable organization, working in my church, and spending time with my children and three grandchildren, I don’t slow down much.
    Thank you to the reunion committee for all your hard work.  It takes a lot of time and effort, and you are very much appreciated.
#2, Wendy is with me after husband died in 05.  We spent a lot of time in Orlando with Sherry, daughter #3 whose family moved to Houston in summer of 07. My only son is about 25 miles north of me working for the US forestry service. We lost Melody in Jan. of 07.  Her damaged heart and lungs finally gave out. I believe the Father took her because we discovered Billie had pancreatic cancer Stage 4. We went for treatment and tests every 2 weeks at MDA from April 07 till April 08. Billie left us for a better life on May 22. My 4 grandchildren are my pride and joy.
I've checked out the class of '54 online several times over the years and am glad to see pictures etc. of ya'll.
Hope to see you in the future.
Harold Carlson Jean 405 Avondale League City, TX 77573 (281) 338-6770
After graduation I joined the Navy.  I went through several schools including electrical, electronics and nuclear power submarine school.  I got to visit many places in the U.S. and the far east.  After the Navy I married a beautiful lady, Lela Haven, and we have 2 great kids, Kimberly (39) and Richard (37).  After many years of marriage we grew apart and I was single for 1 ½ years before finding another wonderful lady.  We have been married for 14 years.  After the Navy I was associated with Anheuser Busch (Budweiser) for 23 years before I retired at age 55.  I got bored so I went to work at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) in Galveston.  I retired again at age 62.  Since then we have traveled a lot.  When I am at home, I volunteer mytime and talent to repair homes for the very old or indigent people.  I am still in good health with no known problems.  We have a 1953 Olds 98 hardtop that I drive egery morning to the League City Bank where I have coffee with the ‘boys”, and we take to car shows.
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(D) Steven Carroll July 20, 1956
After high school Steven joined the Air Force and married Candy Garner (our class).  He died of an accidental death while serving in the Air Police at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, Nev.
Jean Carter Henry 3704 Sunray Ln, Pasadena, TX 77503, (713) 534-0320
Neva Carlton-Bosch  7 MacArthur Dr #907,  Westmont, NJ 08108  856-869-3070  Ndarlab@verizon.net
Went to Sam Houston State Teacher’s College for 1 yr. ’54, ’55.  Worked for doctors in Baytown and then worked for United Rubber &
(D) Joe Carter (Diana) 2000
After graduating I attended Commonwealth College of Sciences, after graduating from this I worked for funeral homes in Houston.  After college I married Lila Hopkins, and this union produced 4 lovely children and later four grandchildren .  After Lila and I got our divorce, I married a lady named Diana, with whom I live at this time.  I have been able to go into business for myself and I am operating Carter Funeral Home in Houston at this time.
Tire Co.  Meet my husband there and moved to New Jersey as Joe worked in Philadelphia.  Have 3 children-ages 40, 36 and 33.  Two grandchildren-one boy 2 ½ and a granddaughter-age 11.  Lived in Haddonfield, N. J. for 35 yrs; then we moved to Mt. Laurel-an “over 55” Community.  Married 41 years.  My hobby is quilting and I spend a lot of time creating and making quilts.
2004 Update: I’m still living in the “over 55” community in South Jersey (yes, there is difference from North Jersey).  My husband passed away in Feb 2003. We were married 43 years.  I am learning to readjust my life.  I now have 4 grandchildren.  My youngest daughter lives in Denver, Colorado.  She is having twin girls in May. (Makes 3 grandchildren with her). 
(D) Mary Nan Carter Redmond 2000
Sherril Carnes Chaffin (Carl) 2208 County Rd 486  Dayton, TX  77535  936-258-3909       jayme1303@aol.com
After graduation, I attended Lee College and went to work for Humble Oil & Refining Company.  I then transferred to the University of Texas in Austin and worked in the Law School.  I got my B.Sc. degree from the University of Houston.  I taught school at Jesse Jones High School in Houston before leaving for London on the Queen Mary to visit my brother and his wife, John and Sandra, and to work for Esso Petroleum Company, Ltd.  I spent three consecutive months touring the Continent, and returned to England to work for Esso Petroleum again.  I made so many trips across the Channel that I became a prime suspect for smuggling and was searched every crossing.  Of course, I was always clean!  When I left England, I taught school in Bitburg, Germany, at the USAF Base where I met my husband, Tom, who was in the Royal Air Force.  We had one child, Sandra (God gave me quality, not quantity).  We returned to the States and I got my MEd degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Houston.  I taught at North Shore Senior High School in Galena Park, San Jacinto College North and Lee College for a total of 19 years.  After my divorce, I again went to work for Exxon Company, for the fifth time (making a total of 21.5 years) and where I am still employed, though will be retiring this summer.  My plans are to do volunteer work at the Baytown Rehabilitation Center or the Opportunity Center.
My family consists of my daughter and a wonderful son-in-law (who can fix anything), two grandkidss, and my miniature schnauzer, Heidi.  I have had and exciting, fun 40 years.  Given the opportunity, I wouldn’t change anything.  Life has been good to me and I have enjoyed the trip.
Velma Carraway Leash (Neil) 4280 Soledad Ave., Sacramento, CA 95820, (916)451-9288  Married Neil H. Leash on Feb. 7, 1955. They had 3 children. Neil passed away in 1999.
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