In remembrance …

Book of Memories - H

James Robert Hubbard

James Robert Hubbard

(1916 – 2008) He didn’t talk a lot. And he didn’t talk loud. But you listened. That was Jim Hubbard, a man reminiscent of Jimmy Stewart, whom old-timers remember as a humble, highly respected actor of unquestioned integrity who loved his country, his wife, and his...

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Laurine L. Howell

Laurine L. Howell

(1927 – 2012) Laurine Lavender Howell is remembered as being a true “Extension Home Economist,” in the days before that terminology was replaced by “Family and Consumer Science Agent.” Coworkers and friends have remembered her for hosting luncheons and dinner parties...

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James Cash Howell

James Cash Howell

(1920 – 2007) Cash Howell was born on November 2, 1920, in Hamilton, Alabama. Cash was a decorated veteran of the U.S. army and a survivor of a German POW Camp during WWII. He served his country in active duty from 1942 to 1945. Immediately after he returned from the...

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Harry W. Houston

Harry W. Houston

(1930 – 2017) Harry W. Houston began his career with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System in Lauderdale County in 1954 serving as an assistant Extension agent, coordinating 4-H Clubs, and working with area farmers. He moved to Hartselle in 1958 where he served in...

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William “Bill” Hosking

William “Bill” Hosking

(1938 – 2008) Kind… Professional… Effective… Cool… Competent… Modest… Encouraging… A Friend… A Gentleman. The list of descriptive words when speaking of Bill Hosking goes on and on. Add great manager, leader, enthusiastic. Bill’s death on August 5, 2008, shocked many...

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Robert C. Horn

Robert C. Horn

(1921 – 1996) The world is blessed most by men who do things, and not by those who talk, quotes the poet Oliver. No truer words could have been spoken of Robert C. Horn. With his work, he provided a yeoman’s service, always going beyond the call of duty. Robert Horn...

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