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 SIDNEY LANIER Class of 1957 - Latest News 09-06-2024 - WE HAVE LOST ANOTHER CLASSMATE We regret to inform you that we have lost another classmate. Madolyn Anderson Radney has passed. As you will see in her Obit, Madolyn has been extremely active in many areas for all of her life. For the last several years, Madolyn was with us on the Reunion Committee, and we enjoyed very much having her with us. She had many friends and will be missed by all. Ronnie Madolyn Anderson Radney Obituary for Madolyn Anderson Radney Madolyn Anderson Radney died peacefully surrounded by family on September 4, 2024. She was born Madolyn Boyd Anderson in Birmingham, Alabama on October 5, 1939. As a child, her family moved to Montgomery, and she graduated from Sidney Lainer High School in 1957. Madolyn attended Auburn University where she was a member of Kappa Delta sorority and was selected as an Auburn Glomerata Beauty. She earned a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Auburn in 1962. She met Tom Radney and they wed on September 8, 1962. As Tom found success in his legal and political careers, Madolyn was his constant and loyal advocate. She kept family and their children as her primary focus and was the steady force behind his accomplishments. Madolyn immersed herself in the Alexander City community and served it in many ways. She was an avid reader and a champion of literacy and the joy of reading books. She was a member of the Adelia M. Russell Library board of directors for almost 40 years and a Laubach Literacy tutor to many local students. She was a member of the board of directors for the Red Cross, The First United Methodist Church Administrative Board as well as the Board of Trustees, The Alexander City Garden Club, and the Study Club. Madolyn was selected as The Outstanding Woman of Alabama for 1968. She was also a talented bridge player where she enjoyed the fellowship of her friends. Madolyn is survived by her four children, Margaret Ellen Radney, Fran Radney Harvey, Hollis Radney Lovett (Michael,) and Thomas Anderson Radney (Catie); Eleven grandchildren, Madolyn Kirby (Cason,) Anna Lee Melnick (PJ), Elizabeth Caroline Harvey, Thomas Noah Lovett, Neil Anderson Radney, Margaret Hollis Harvey, Luke Radney Harvey, Catherine Finlay Radney, William Barrett Lovett, John Radney Lovett, and Cecilia Frances Radney; two great- grandchildren, William Monroe Kirby and Margaret Lyles Kirby; her sister, Margaret Barr Anderson Armor; a very special cousin, Mary Lee Radney; and a loving extended family. She is preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, John Tom Radney, and her parents, Madolyn Barr Daniel Anderson and James Neil Anderson. A visitation will be held on Sunday, September 8, 2024, from 10:30 am until 1:00 pm at The Adelia M. Russell Library, 318 Church Street, Alexander City. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Monday, September 9, 2024 at First United Methodist Church of Alexander City, 3266 US Highway 280, Alexander City. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, gifts be made in Madolyn’s memory to the Adelia M. Russell Library, 318 Church Street or Mamie’s Place Children’s Library, 284 Church Street, Alexander City, Alabama 35010. Radney Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Madolyn Anderson Radney. www,radneyfuneralhome.com 03-06-2024 - HAL HARRIS HAS PASSED IN SOUTH CAROLINA I regret to inform the class that we have lost another classmate. Hal was a great friend from Lanier, Auburn and all the Reunions. He will be missed. Harold "Hal" M. Harris, Jr. Profile PhotoHarold "Hal" M. Harris, Jr. Profile Photo 1939 Harold "Hal" 2024 Harold "Hal" M. Harris, Jr. November 2, 1939 — March 4, 2024 Clemson, SC Harold (Hal) Monroe Harris, Jr., passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 with his wife Claudia by his side. He was 84 years old. Born and raised in Montgomery Alabama on his family’s dairy farm, he was the son of Harold and Lillian Haden Harris. Hal graduated Pi Kappa Phi from Auburn University and then entered the US Army, where he served in the 7th Cavalry division as a first lieutenant. He completed his education at Purdue University, earning a doctorate in Agricultural Economics. After spending 5 years as an associate professor at Virginia Tech, he arrived at Clemson University in 1975, where he taught and worked with farmers in extension service for 28 years. He received many honors during his tenure at Clemson, including The Award for Faculty Excellence, The Distinguished Public Service Award, and induction into the Dairy Hall of Fame. After Hal retired in 2003 he was awarded the notable title of Professor Emeritus. He loved outdoor activities and was an avid golfer, gardener and fisherman. Hal was a devoted Tiger and War Eagle, never missing games. He was also a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity and Sigma Xi honor society. Surviving in addition to his wife of 62 years are his children, Robert Harris of Mount Pleasant and Stephanie Harris of Hendersonville, NC; Siblings Haden Pickel of Nashville, and Jimmy Harris of Eclectic AL, and his number one grandson, Sloan McKenna of Eugene, Oregon. A celebration of Hal’s life and achievements will be held later in March, date to be announced, in the Chapel of Duckett- Robinson Funeral Home in Central, SC. 01-06-2024 - DAN JONES HAS PASSED IN MONTGOMERY As our class of 1957 ages we are losing more of our friends and classmates. the most recent is the former sheriff of Montgomery County,Dan Jones. RR Montgomery Advertiser Obituaries in Montgomery, AL | Montgomery Advertiser James Daniel “Dan” Jones, 84, was born to James D. Jones Sr. and Mary Carter Jones on October 12, 1939, in Montgomery. Dan was raised in Pike Road by his Grandparents since the age of five years following his father’s death. He continued to live in Pike Road and went to Pike Road School until the ninth grade. Dan Jones later attended and graduated Sidney Lanier High School in 1957. He served in several capacities as a Deputy Sheriff with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and later Sheriff of Montgomery County from 1991-1999. Dan met and married the love of his life, Carol Sachar, and lived in Pike Road together raising three children. He was dedicated to his family and to his church. Dan is survived by his children; James “Jimmy” Daniel Jones Jr. (Sandy); Robert Warren Jones (Kelly); and Genger Jones Gallup. He was blessed and proud of his six grandchildren; Erin Peyton Bright (Chad); James Daniel Jones III; Jasmine Martin Anderson (Eric); Hunter Council Strothers; Luke Henry Stabler; Coleman James Stabler; and Meryn Grace Gallup. Also five Great-Grandchildren; Carter Bright; Owen Bright; Reese Bright; Emily Anderson; and Brooklyn Anderson. He is also survived by his beloved sister Mary Claire Wilson (Ray) and her daughters Tracy Wilson-James; Lisa Wilson. Beloved Brother and Sister In-Laws; Robert Sachar (Linda) and Rubyanne Henley (Hoyt). Dan was also blessed with many cousins and friends from Pike Road. He would also want to include his good friend Jessie Robinson. Honorary pallbearers are his grandsons and The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard. Visitation is set for Monday, January 8, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at Ridgecrest Baptist Church in Montgomery. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM. Graveside services will follow at Greenwood Cemetery with Honors. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Ridgecrest Baptist Church or the Alabama Sheriffs Youth Ranches at alabamasheriffsyouthranches.org. Posted online on January 04, 2024 Published in Montgomery Advertiser Old News |
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