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Belton and Emma Beasley and
Phillip Lee III Memorial Singing

Concord Primitive Baptist Church, Winfield, Alabama

Sunday, August 19, 2012

The 45th session of the Belton and Emma Beasley and Phillip Lee III Memorial Singing was held at Concord Primitive Baptist Church in Winfield, Alabama, on the third Sunday in August. Marlin Beasley called the class to order leading 321and 391. The opening prayer was offered by Richard Mauldin.

The following officers were elected or appointed: Chairman—Marlin Beasley; Vice Chairman—Glenn Keeton; Secretary—Becky Briggs; Arranging Officer—Lena Keeton.

Leaders: Marlin Beasley 274t; Glenn Keeton 299, 215; Becky Briggs 336, 234; Gravis Ballinger 99, 300; Betty Baccus 571 (CB), 378t; Kermit Adams 272, 36b; Margaret Keeton 208; Richard Mauldin 43, 143; Steve Adams and Lisa Geist 339, 331; Don Keeton 457, 270.

RECESS

The class was brought back to order by Marlin Beasley, Juanita Beasley, and their children, James, Lisa, Dennis, Ross, and Tina leading 61 and 87. Leaders: Ricky Beasley 476, 408; Amber Davis 212, 391; Faye Donaldson 40, 78; Drew McGuire 277, 146; Lisa Geist 120, 150; Sarah Beasley 111b (in memory of Harrison Creel), 72b; Warren Steel 102, 440. Richard Mauldin offered the blessing before the noon meal.

LUNCH

The afternoon session began with Marlin Beasley leading 317. Leaders: Earl Ballinger 203, 217; Larry Ballinger 90, 91; Marlin Beasley and grandchildren 63, 45t; John Beasley 335; Gary Smith 145t (for Cora Sweatt), 565; Henry McGuire 183, 569b; Freddie Briggs and granddaughter, Jessica Briggs 354b, 388; David (Chuck) Beasley, Ruth Nix, and Patsy Beasley Kelly 33b, 235; Alvin (Bunk) Beasley and Linda Beasley 81t, 59; Dorothea Maynard 512, 497; Seth Holloway 358, 340; Juanita Beasley 56t, 290; the Beasley brothers and sisters (Chuck, Sarah, John, Bunk, Marlin, and Becky) 406; Lena Keeton 475, 498.

After announcements, Marlin Beasley led 323t as the closing song. The closing prayer was offered by Richard Mauldin.

Chairman—Marlin Beasley; Vice Chairman—Glenn Keeton; Secretary—Becky Briggs