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Putnam, Light, and King Memorial

Mt. Oak Methodist Church, Arab, Alabama

Saturday, October 21, 2023

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. Tom Booth offered the opening prayer. David Light welcomed the class, and then led 274t.

Leaders: Judy Caudle 76t, 82t; Nicholas Thompson 85, 101t; Jaidyn Stump 146; Craig Holmes 68b, 323b; Tom Booth 299 (in memory of Geraldine Sharpton), 475; Robert Walker 480; Zena Tucker 108t, 77t; Linda Booth 137, 148; Butch White 313b, 287; Nancy Phillips 112, 63.

RECESS

Nicholas Thompson led 126 to bring the class together. Leaders: Chris Ballinger 44, 270; Amber Davis 208, 391; Lisa Geist 472, 528; Jesse Latimer 95, 481; Earl Ballinger 177; Richard Ivey 103, 207; Janet Litton 84; Robert Walker 171. Craig Holmes asked a blessing at the tables.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with David Light leading 200. Leaders: Meredith Ivey 196, 37b; Everett Ivey 421; Nicholas Thompson 340 (in memory of Coy Putnam, Marcus Light, and Hershel King); Jaidyn Stump 76b; Craig Holmes 479; Zena Tucker 73t; Lisa Geist 273; Robert Walker 143; Richard Ivey 301; Judy Caudle 344 (by request); Nancy Phillips 182; Larry Ballinger 98, 97, 93; Nicholas Thompson 504 (by request), 454 (by request); Nicholas Thompson and Earl Ballinger 139; Nicholas Thompson 532 (by request). Announcements were made.

David Light led 436 as the closing song. Robert Walker dismissed the class with prayer.

Chairman—David Light; Vice Chairman—Nicholas Thompson; Secretary—Judy Caudle