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The Frank DeBolt Memorial Singing

Ferguson Avenue Baptist Church, Savannah, Georgia

Saturday, July 10, 2021

Friends and family gathered on Saturday before the second Sunday in July to share favorite songs and memories of Frank C. DeBolt, Sr., a founding member of the Savannah Sacred Harp Singers, who was called from this life on June 7, 2020. The class was brought to order by Dawn Stanford leading 49t. Jason Talsness offered the opening prayer.

Leaders: Jason Talsness 68b; Sharon Strong 155; Nancy Wheless 569b; Rexanna Lester 572 (CB); Dawn Stanford 515; John Gentry 503; Tom Ivey 186; Sharon Strong 63; Tom Ivey 452.

Gene Pinion presented a brief memorial lesson and led 344 (CB). Clarke Lee led 33b. On behalf of the family, Frank’s daughter, Jennifer Harrington spoke sweetly of Frank’s love for Sacred Harp music and singers. She and Tollie Lee led 500 (CB). Jason Talsness offered prayer. Gene Pinion led 62.

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Dawn Stanford restored order leading 282. Leaders: Tom Ivey and Sharon Strong 512; Nancy Wheless 505 (CB); Julie Lee 288 (CB); Jennifer Nielson Sudweeks 518 (CB); Rexanna Lester 142; Delynne Lilly 511t (CB); Stephen Jones 123b (CB); John Gardenour 46 (CB); Clarke Lee (for Don Bowen) 447t (CB); Gene Pinion (for Judy Gauthier) 323b (CB). John Gentry led the closing prayer, and with Ellen Gross led 574 (CB). Tom Ivey led 122. Tollie Lee led 330t (CB). Gene Pinion led 268. Following announcements, Sharon Strong led 347. The class was dismissed to enjoy a feast of barbecue and birthday cake in thanksgiving for the 75th birthday of John Gentry.

Chairman—Dawn Stanford; Secretary—Sharon Strong