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Putnam, Light, and King Memorial

Mt. Oak Methodist Church, Arab, Alabama

Saturday, October 21, 2017

The annual Putnam, Light, and King Memorial Sacred Harp singing was held on Saturday before the fourth Sunday in October. The class was called to order by David Light leading 30t. Henry Guthery offered the opening prayer.

The class was organized by electing or appointing the following officers: Chairman—David Light; Vice Chairman—Nicholas Thompson; Secretary—Lisa Geist.

Leaders: David Light 274t; Nicholas Thompson 31b, 138t; Lisa Geist 171, 269; Linda Booth 300, 273; Winfred Kerr 36b, 225t; Henry Guthery 472, 511; Alex Forsyth 101t, 439; Shelby Castillo 67, 215; Bea Aaron 568, 456; Larry Ballinger 56t, 57; Jackson Fleder 321, 212.

RECESS

The class was brought back to order by David Light leading 340 in memory of Coy Putnam, Marcus Light, and Hershel King. Leaders: David Jackson 146, 75; Nancy Phillips 79, 354b; Jim Aaron 47b, 231; Cheyenne Ivey 77t, 111b; Tom Booth 39b, 480; Randy Robbins 63; Shelby Castillo 454. Henry Guthery asked a blessing before the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with David Light leading 200. Leaders: Linda Booth 489; Jackson Fleder 460; Henry Guthery 527; Bea Aaron 205; Winfred Kerr 282; Cheyenne Ivey 182; Alex Forsyth 422; Lisa Geist 228; Jim Aaron 68b; Larry Ballinger 97; Tom Booth 441; Nicholas Thompson 564; David Jackson 348b; Alex Forsyth 318; Jackson Fleder 144; David Light 436; Nicholas Thompson 137, 457 (by request).

David Light and Nicholas Thompson led 62 as the closing song. Jim Aaron offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—David Light; Vice Chairman—Nicholas Thompson; Secretary—Lisa Geist