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I don't know how many remember the kids from Abbeville, but I'm one. The e-mail that I received from Midge ask for a photo and a short bio so here goes. I'm James Downs and I joined you all in the 9th grade. Although since my brother, Joe, played basketball and baseball, I knew a lot of the older kids that had already graduated with the exception of Roger. While I was visiting my cousin Alan Kesler,I met Roger. He came by on his motorcycle.
Some of the things I remember about my short time with you is Mr. King's science class, Mississippi History class and I believe the teacher's name was Mc Kenney, and PE class. My best friend was Darrell DePriest. Darrell was killed in Vietnam in May 1968. I also remember all the pretty gilrs. I remember the time Darrell' s brother Danny got in a fight with Jimmy Aron.
After the one year at UHS, the Abbeville kids went to West Union High School for two years and I graduated from LHS. Then on to NWJC for one semester dropped out and got married to my one and only that has lasted for 38 years and counting. Renee and I have 2 sons, Jason, age 35 and Josh, age 26. Jason has two daughters, Kelsey age 12 and Lauren, age 8. I am currently a State Farm Insurance agent and have been for 22 years. My office is on West Oxford Loop. As I get younger, I enjoy catching up on old friends from the older days.
If any of you are in Oxford or passing through, stop by my office for a visit |
