In Celebration of MHS Class of 1958

In Celebration of MHS Class of 1958

A Tribute and Celebration

We were the class of 1958, members of the Greatest Generation as well as children of the Greatest Generation. Born in 1940, we are also called members of the Traditional Generation.

Our childhood, post World War II, "was the best of times . . . it was the age of wisdom . . . it was the epoch of belief . . .it was the season of Light . . . it was the spring of hope . . . we had everything before us . . .we were all going direct to Heaven . . . ." (A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens.) At least, that's the way I felt about it. We were truly blessed.

- Ouida Tomlinson -

This blog is a place for 1958 graduates of Meridian, Mississippi, High School to stay in touch, post their news, items of interest and photographs.

CLASS OF 1958 MEMORIES (Click to read all posts relating to sports, honors, graduation and other memories of our class in 1957-58.)

FACEBOOK PAGE FOR CLASS OF 1958
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Thursday, December 28, 2017

Charlotte Alexander Hunt, Deceased



Charlotte Hunt, 77, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017 at her residence. Visitation is 9 am Friday, December 29, 2017 at Ott and Lee Funeral Home in Brandon. Services are at 11 am Friday at the funeral home with a 2:30 pm graveside in Pachuta Cemetery in Clarke County.
Mrs. Hunt was a graduate of Meridian High School class of 1958 and was an avid sports fan. She was very proud to have served in years past as secretary of the Fire Chief for the City of Pearl.
Her sons stated that “She was the glue and olive branch that held a somewhat spread thin network of family and friends together. She held her family dear to her heart and was especially proud of her sons and granddaughters. She loved to watch her granddaughters swim in her pool with most of the fondest memories being centered around the pool and dinner table.  Her sons would like to thank their wives for all the support and love. They have been outstanding examples of what a daughter-in-law should be and we know she is proud of you.”
Alex stated, “I am so thankful God gave me my brothers. They were so strong through all of this and I would have been lost without them and my wife. In the end I know she is happy to be back home with the whole family there. She will be greatly missed but there is comfort knowing that she is dancing in heaven.  I love my mother and will always miss her. She has done so much for my family and I.”
Survivors include her 3 sons, Phil Hunt (Donna) of Pearl, James V. Hunt (Pam) of Brandon and Alex Hunt (Tara) of Pearl; granddaughters, Lindsey Dent (Rob), Lexie McLendon (John), Lauren Hunt, Kailyn Hunt, Madison Hunt, Braylee Hunt, Raelynn Hunt and Alexan Hunt; brother, C. O. Alexander, Jr. (Debbie) of Madison; nieces, Lisa Oberhausen and Leslie Wilkinson and many lifetime friends. 



O God our Father, Creator of all the living,
we entrust to Your gentle care
all those we love who have gone before us;
and have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again. . . .

Eternal rest, grant unto Charlotte Alexander Hunt, O Lord,and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May the souls of the faithful departed
 
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

Monday, December 11, 2017

Thomas Willard Pool, Jr., Deceased

December 23, 1939 - December 9, 2017

Graveside services for Mr. Thomas Pool, Jr. will be held Thursday, December 14, 2017, at 12:30 p.m., at the Mississippi Veteran's Memorial Cemetery. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Mr. Pool, age 77, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Anderson Regional Medical Center.

After graduating from Meridian High School, he joined the U.S. Air Force in 1956. He was honorably discharged in 1992 from the Mississippi Air National Guard 186th Tactical Reconnaissance Wing, and he retired from the United States Air Force Reserves in 1999. He retired in 1989 as Structural Captain at NAS Meridian Fire Department after twenty-three and a half years of civil service. Along with various other positions, he was employed as a fire fighter and mechanic for the City of Meridian.

He is survived by his daughter, Shelby Slade (Steven); grandchildren, John and Sarah Slade; sister, Sara "Peachie" Saxon; and numerous nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas W. Pool, Sr. and Eunice Boykin Pool.

The family requests memorials be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital and/or First Baptist Church of Meridian.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at robertbarhamffh.com
Visitation will be held Thursday, December 14, 2017 from 10:00-11:45 a.m. at Robert Barham Family Funeral Home.



O God our Father, Creator of all the living,
we entrust to Your gentle care
all those we love who have gone before us;
and have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again. . . .

Eternal rest, grant unto Thomas Willard Pool, Jr. , O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.


May the souls of the faithful departed
 through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.

Monday, December 4, 2017

Margie Faye Godwin Robinson, Deceased

Services for Mrs. Margie Robinson will be held on Tuesday, December 5th at Pine Grove Church in the Martin Community at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Tommy Espy and Rev. Mark Naylor officiating. Visitation will be from 10 until service time. Interment will be in the church cemetery and James F. Webb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Mrs. Robinson, 78, of Collinsville, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at Rush Foundation Hospital. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and will be greatly missed.


She is survived by her husband, Earl Robinson; Sons, Ronald Robinson (Sherry), Donald Robinson (Joy), and Dennis Robinson; Daughter, Sheila Haskins; Grandchildren, Ronald Paul Robinson (Lauren), Daniel Robinson (Laura), Lacie Rawson (Guy), Mackenzie Alexander (Eli), Morgan Haskins, and Meagan Haskins; Great Grandchildren, Eli and Sadie Robinson, Guy and Maddox Rawson, and Gavin Haskins; Dear friends, Bill and Faye Latham; numerous nieces and nephews and a host of friends.


She was preceded in death by her parents, Obie and Minnie Godwin.


Pallbearers are Ronald Paul Robinson, Daniel Robinson, Cory Rigdon, Mason Bufkin, Joe Giles, Eli Alexander, Lynn Latham, and Benton Latham.


Family and friends may sign the online memorial, leave a note for the family, or order flowers at jamesfwebb.com 




O God our Father, Creator of all the living,
we entrust to Your gentle care
all those we love who have gone before us;
and have gone to their rest in the hope of rising again. . . .

Eternal rest, grant unto Margie Faye Godwin Robinson, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon her.

May the souls of the faithful departed
 
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen.