TOBI says, Wow! Hall of Fame
This weekend we were in Cooperstown, N.Y. It is a small town known for having the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame.
It is to honor the great baseball players. There are other things there. There are samples of catchers’ mitts from the early days, and samples of the changes through the years. There are samples of the fielders’ gloves as they changed with time. There are old baseball cards, pieces of memorabilia and many other things. They even have the greatest comedy skit of all time playing. It is one done by Abbott and Costello.
It is always enjoyed by spectators of all ages.
The purpose of the Hall is to recognize the lifetime accomplishments of the many great players. Some players have accomplished a great feat, but one event does not qualify a player for a lifetime achievement.
Those inducted into the Hall of Fame produced great numbers over many years of playing the game. Their achievements took talent and hard work.
Some call Hebrews, Chapter 11, in the Bible, the roll call of God’s Hall of Fame.
The difference is that those in the Bible are not there for their achievements. They are there for their faith that allowed God to do something great.
They trusted God to do the work.
You can be in God’s Hall of Fame, if you are willing to put your trust and faith in him. Then he can achieve great things in your life.
Wilma Dean Colston, 90, of Calhoun, died Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Morning Pointe Assisted Living. She was born in Sugar Valley on November 29, 1928, daughter of the late Charlie and Mazie Adams Dean. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Terrell Colston; and her brother, Charles “Junior” Dean.
Wilma was retired from Calhoun Watch Shop. She was a member of New Town Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Bobbie Colston; her daughter, Connie Colston Lom; her grandchildren, Colby Colston, Derek Colston, Jacob Colston, Sara Hayes, Taylor Lom, Eric Reonas, and Crystal Holt; and her great-grandchildren, Darian, Layton, Christina, and Christopher.
Services to honor the life of Wilma Dean Colston were held Tuesday, June 11th at 11:00 AM from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home, with Rev. Walter Hare and Rev. Tom Dool arranged by the New Town Baptist Church Trio. Burial followed in Chandler Cemetery. Grandsons served as pallbearers.
The family received friends at the funeral home on Monday, June 10th from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
Condolences may be left at www. maxbrannonandsons. com. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home of Calhoun.
Mrs. Bobbie Jean Gwynn, age 79 of Calhoun died peacefully on Sunday, June 9th at Floyd Medical Center following several months of illness.
Bobbie was born in Gordon County on October 16, 1939, daughter of the late John W. Crump Jr. and Mary Hannah Bradley Crump. She was a member of Blackwood Baptist Church and a member of the 1958 graduating class of Red Bud School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Stone and four brothers, Emory Crump, Junior Crump, Walter Crump and Howard Crump.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Gwynn to whom she was married for 57 years; two daughters, Kathy Oster and Kelly Bagwell and her husband Jeff; grandchildren, Katie and Homero Santos, Hannah and Robert Parker, Jarred and Kelsey Bagwell and honorary grandchild, Jacelyn Tow; great-grandchildren, Blair Parker, Gibson Parker, Delilah Bagwell and Dawson Hamilton, Betty Black, and Barbara and Scott Rainwater; and several nieces, nephews, and other relatives also survive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bobbie Jean Gwynn will be held Wednesday, June 12th at 3:00 PM from the chapel of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home with Pastor, Paul Whitton and Ed - sic will be arranged by Faye Prather and Linda Mashburn. Interment will follow in Fidele Cemetery. Pallbearers serving will include Denny Phillips, Jarred Bagwell, Jaccob Bagwell, Robert Parker, Christian Parker, Joe Honorary pallbearers include Kevin Crump, Keenen Crump, Barry Tow, Gene, Jeanette Holbrook, Guy Silvers, Brandon Putnam, Tyler Putnam, Jimmy Bowman, Larry Stamey and members of the Heaven Bound Senior Adult Sunday School Class.
The family received friends Tuesday, June 11th between the hours of 5:00 PM and 9:00 PM at the funeral home. The family re and contributions be made to the Fidele Cemetery Fund % Ricky Crook, 3921 Maple Grove Church Road, Resaca, GA 30735-5074
Condolences for the family may be expressed at maxbrannonandsons.com.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bobby Jean Gwynn are under the care and direction of Max Brannon and Sons Funeral Home of Calhoun.