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D. Anne Bagley (Elliott)

Bearcat friends and family.. Hello , it's such a fun and sad and informative read when I open this page. Thank you all for sharing life. David I am the band-aid Build Board, everything jumps out n front of me. Prayers for all who are sick, Ernie!! My FB pal Robert Langston'65 class is so missed! My girlfriends and church keep me busy. My kids and grandkids are wonderful, so are you guys..peace to everyone!!!!!Anne 

George Crow

Classmates,

It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that classmate Ernie Wright was taken from us earler this morning, Friday, March 8. I received the word from Harry Blue who has been best friends with Ernie since the days they both anchored the defensive backfield for our Bearcat football team. I know Ernie's wife Laura, their children, grandchildren and others in their inner circle would covet your prayers at this difficult time. You finished well, Ernie. Well done, sir.

George Crow  

Joe Means

I'm sorry to hear the news about Ernie. I remember Ernie from Sylvia Circle days until RHHS. About 10 years ago I carried my brother-in-law the the ER in RH and a gentleman spoke to me. I didn't recognize Ernie at first but it was great  to see Ernie there.  We had a nice chat and filled in some old times. So many great memories.

Rebecca Littlefield (Jones)

So sorry to hear about Ernie's passing.  Such a sweet and kind guy.  Prayers for the family.

🙏

Becky Armstrong (Helms)

Anne, thank you for checking in. It is good to hear from you!

My sympathies to the family of Ernie Wright, a loyal friend to those who knew him and a dedicated member of our class through the years.

May the days ahead bind us closer together as we recall our youth and days as Bearcats. Keep the faith everyone and stay in touch.

Becky

Dennis W. Haire

So sorry to hear of Ernie's passing.  We played sports against and with each other from elementary school to high school.  He was a nice guy.  He would work shutdowns at Bowater on occasion and of course, we would chat at reunions. Prayers for his family.

Linda Greene (George)

So sorry to hear about Earnie's passing. He was such a nice guy and always had a smile and a kind word. We were all better by knowing him.

My condolences especially to Laura. They were a great team. Peace to her and all who loved him.

George Crow

Here is the link to the obituary for Ernie Wright that includes details about his Memorial Service: 

Obituary for Ernest Robert Wright | Bratton Funeral Home

Paul Sprouse

Truly sorry to hear of Ernie Wright's passing!!

Bill Mayo

David Sealy

ERNIE is still a winner. I'll see you again soon, my friend.
 

Bill Beaty

George Crow and I attended Ernie's funeral service this afternoon in York along with many other Bearcat classmates.. The church was packed. It was a beautiful and heartwarming service. Ernie truly gave back to our community through his many years work in EMS.

Kay Manning (Elrod)

Bill, thanks for sharing with us that Ernie was loved by so many.  I didn't know him very well, but I remember him in school  always smiling and seemed to be a happy person. He was always kind and thoughtful.  It makes me happy to hear that all of his good energy was being returned to him by the many who were touched by him. Peace, Ernie, and prayers and love to Laura and the family at this very difficult time.

Kay Manning (Elrod)

Today, i've been thinking about when I first moved to Rock Hill in 1961-ish to an older Craftsman house over on College Avenue. The house had a strange floor plan, but many charming details such as a "butler's pantry" with built-in cabinets and a telephone nook.  Built-in bookcases. There was a storm cellar outside, but no one dared go down there.  There was a claw-foot bathtub with a black and white tile floor with a tall frosted glass window over the tub, and a wonderfully huge front porch. There was a utility back porch as well.  One thing that always peaked my curiocity was the alley that ran behind the house.  I don't think I ever saw a vehicle of any kind on the little street back there.  Did anyone else have an alley? If so, what were they used for and when? The old area of Rock Hill was full of interesting little details. I'd love to know more about those times and what things were used for. 

David Sealy

Out of all places I've lived we came back to rock Hill South Carolina. This is Home.

My family did a lot of moving around as well. I started out in Lockhart South Carolina near my grandparents the Good family. We moved to Spartanburg, South Carolina when I was five. Then we moved to Chester South Carolina when I was eight on a farm. Right after I turned 12 years old in the sixth grade, we moved to Rock Hill and I attended northside Elementary school and my teacher was Mrs. Watson.

 My first friend that took me under his wing and showed me around was Troy Canty. I still think a lot of Troy and all the others there at Northside Elementary even though I was only there one year. And yes on the village everybody has an alley that's where they used to have the outhouses.

We built a house out in Feimster acres where Rock Hill high school is today. 
 

if it had not been for all those moves, I would have never met the love of my life in the second grade at Westchester elementary school. Wylie Ann was in the first grade and we played baseball and fell in love. Then we got married in 1967 and still together today.

Kay Manning (Elrod)

David, what a great story!  Thanks for the history of the alley also.  Though I didn't enjoy moving so much as a child, I must say I lived in some great places and met some very special people.  I still communicate with two of my closest friends in Ann Arbor, one of which has moved to the Asheville area in NC. I left there 65 years ago.  It is really special when someone opens his heart and welcomes you as a friend like Troy did you.  It means so much to the new kid in the neighborhood.  Thanks for sharing!

Kay Manning (Elrod)

Central, first grade. Please someone help us identify these little people. There are two more classes  to be posted after this one. These are submitted by Max Youngblood.

Linda Greene (George)

Kaye, I don't remember them all, but these I do.I'm sure I've misspelled or left out some, but I enjoyed seeing this. Thanks, Max!

Bottom left:

?, Karen Torrence, Dora Hailly, Bill Ayer's, Marion ?, Diane Belk, Foster Garner

2nd row:

Max Youngblood, ?,?,?, Linda Greene, Brenda Davidson, Judy Beach

3rd row:?,,Andy Scott, ?,?,?,?, Ricky Folsom

4th row:

Steve Thomas, Robert White, Tomassina Bridges, ?, Ira Adams, Nancy Munn, Miles Elkins. 

GREAT JOB, LINDA AND HILDA! I'll get the other two posted for you!

Hilda Mangum (Hopper)

Hilda Mangum (Hopper)

Foster Garner

Kay,

I agree with Linda and Hilda

The boy on the far left of the front row is Kemp Ferguson? Marion beside Bill Ayers is Marion Taylor.

I don't remember the person to right of Andy Scott, but I think the next guy over is Sammy Siegel.

Foster

Linda Greene (George)

Thanks, Hilda and Foster.

I was pleased to see the photo and remember as many as I did!

Interesting that my ability to remember the names of my first grade classmates far exceeds my ability to remember why I walked into a room.

Enjoy the day! ❤️

Kay Manning (Elrod)

Mrs. Cole's First Grade at Central.  Thank you for naming all these little people. k

Foster Garner

Kay,

Back to the Miss Long first grade photo.

Earl Garner is the guy beside Max Youngblood on the second row.

I think the person between Andy Scott and Sammy Siegel, on the third row, is Johnny Hunter.

Foster

Kay Manning (Elrod)

For you Rock Hill residents, I was shocked to learn of the storm you had on Saturday.  I hope all of you are safe with minimal damage. Blessings to you all!