(1902 – 1978) W. A. Ruffin had an outstanding career with ACES. In 1924, he became only the second Extension Entomologist in the nation. His reputation as an ‘insect expert’ was well deserved. Known to all as “Jerry,” he began his education at the Hate Secondary...
(1912 – 1980) Clark Rudder was born in Stevenson, Alabama, on March 9, 1912. He graduated from Stevenson High School, where he captained his football team to victory over arch-rival Scottsboro his senior year. His leadership on the football team helped prepare him for...
(1881 – 1943) Janie Elizabeth S. Rudd was born September 22, 1881, and died November 30, 1943. A native of Clairborne, Alabama, Mrs. Rudd graduated from Monroe County High School and attended college at Judson; Peabody in Nashville, Tennessee; Auburn University; and...
(1900 – 1968) William L. Royston was born in Roanoke, Alabama, on January 27, 1900. After 24 years of service to Extension, he died, March 24, 1968, one month before his planned retirement. Mr. Royston received a diploma from Randolph County Training School in 1928...
(1915 – 1981) Jacob Ross was born in Wilcox County, Alabama, on July 27, 1915. He earned his B.S. degree from Tuskegee Institute in 1942. For the next eight years, Mr. Ross put his talents to work as a teacher. Students at the Vocational Agriculture School in...
(1918 – 2006) Marion Herschel Roney was a dedicated public servant and a World War II veteran; but most importantly, a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and a fine Christian gentleman. A native of Geneva County, Herschel Roney’s early years instilled in him a...