(1900-1982) As a child growing up on the farm in Chilton County, A. W. Jones would read about the 4-H clubs, but there were no clubs in his area for him to join. Showing his enterprising nature, he wrote off and became a 4-H’er by mail. Later he was to remember the...
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Walter G. Johnston, Sr.
(1883 – 1965) “Well-traveled and well met.” “His optimism overshadowed all obstacles.” Walter G. Johnston received his B.S. in Agriculture from Mississippi A&M (Miss. State) in 1908 after working his way through college with the ambition of gaining a Master's...
William Henry Johnson
(1907 – 1997) William Henry Johnson, Jr., shall always be remembered for his courteous manner, his gentleness, and his dedication to serving his community. He was an honorable man in every way. Born in Banks, Alabama, in Pike County on Friday the 13th of February,...
William H. Johnson
(1909 – 1991) William Herbert Johnson was born June 17, 1909, in Sweet Water, Alabama. He received his diploma from Dixon Mills High School in 1928 and went on to Auburn University, earning his B.S. degree in agriculture in 1932. Upon graduation, he was commissioned...
Lawrence C. Johnson
(1892 – 1974) Born in Snow Hill, Alabama, Lawrence C. Johnson spent fifty years of his life teaching sound agricultural practices to young people both in public schools and through Extension programs. After receiving his diploma from Snow Hill High School, young...
Inez Y. Johnson
(1921 – 2013) Inez Yancey Johnson was born in Ridge Grove, Alabama, on January 27, 1921, and passed away on October 15, 2012, at the age of 92. She lived in Chapman Healthcare Center in Alexander City at the time of her death. Mrs. Johnson worked as a secretary at the...