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Sharon Jordan Leach Memorial

Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church, Arab, Alabama

Saturday, April 15, 2017

The annual Sharon Jordan Leach Memorial Sacred Harp singing held at Rocky Mount Primitive Baptist Church, Arab, Alabama, was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Matt Jordan leading 49t. Marlin Beasley offered the opening prayer.

The following officers were elected or appointed to serve: Chairman—Matt Jordan; Vice Chairman—David Light; Secretary—Betsy Jordan; Arranging Officer—Nicholas Thompson.

Leaders: Matt Jordan 47t; David Light 30t, 112; Nicholas Thompson 76b, 472; Henry Guthery 408, 120 (in memory of Gravis Ballinger); Sarah Trumbore 145b, 318; Marlin Beasley 434, 336; Linda Booth 489, 441; Tom George 78, 89; Judy Caudle 310, 311; Bea Aaron 438, 568; Gail Doss 542, 547.

RECESS

The class was brought back together by Matt Jordan leading 569b. Leaders: Elizabeth Gentry 338, 319; Delone Cobbs 565, 354t; Hayden Arp 360, 331; Susan Cherones 300, 56b; Butch White and Joyce White 480, 146; Dennis George 207, 473; Daniel Bearden 156, 511; Tina Beasley 79, 40; Jim Aaron 47b, 68b. Elder J.L. Hopper asked a blessing before the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Matt Jordan leading 39b. Leaders: Christopher Mann 39t, 535; Jacklyn Protz 77t, 288; J.L. Hopper 236, 518; Marissa Lingaitis 84, 222; Nancy Phillips 274t, 358; Vella Dailey 452, 147t; Juanita Beasley 61; J.L. Hopper 149 (by request), 280 (by request); David Light 436; Matt Jordan 268 (in memory of Sharon Jordan Leach).

Announcements were made. Matt Jordan led 101t as the closing song. Butch White offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.

Chairman—Matt Jordan; Vice Chairman—David Light; Secretary—Betsy Jordan