WHT Memorials

Cissy - Brandon is coaching basketball in Bell Buckle tonight. I talked to Harolene and since I am coming in that direction anyway, we are going to meet at the Shelbyville Wal-Mart and I will give her the CD. She said she would be there between 2-4 for visitation tomorrow and would give it to you then. I am so glad we could work that out. It is the least I can do for Tony .

Patsy do you know where Harolene is staying? I won't be at the visitation until evening. We would appreciate the CD.

No, Cissy, I don't know where Harolene is staying. I don't know if she meant those were the times she would be at the visitation or those were her arrival times. I am sure if you are not there, she will find someone you will know to leave it with. I am delighted to be of help.

Thank you Patsy.

I have been away for a few days, and I am so shocked to hear about Tony. I met him years ago through JT and Marianne, and I had spent time with him a couple of years ago at Carl Johnson's barn. He was always so much fun and so smart and entertaining. He will be greatly missed.

Susie

Tony Carter



Mr. Tony Lee Carter, age 56, of Buford, GA passed away suddenly on Friday, October 29, 2010. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Carter and Mr. and Mrs. Howell Hamilton. He is survived by his parents, Lee B. and Mary Hamilton Carter, Buford, GA; sister, Tina E. Carter, Buford, GA; brother, Ted H. Carter, Clarkesville, GA; aunts, Julia Higgins, Buford, GA and Juanita Simpson, Buford, GA; uncle and aunt, Lewis and Tona Carter, Dahlonega, GA; niece, Sandy E. Seaton, Buford, GA; nephew, Thomas L. Carter, Chicago, IL; and several great aunts, great uncles and cousins. Mr. Carter was born May 28, 1954 in Buford, GA. He was a 1972 graduate of Greater Atlanta Christian School in Norcross, GA, graduated from Gainesville State College in Gainesville, GA, and attended the University of Georgia in Athens, GA. He was employed by Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, GA as an x-ray technician and has been with the Gwinnett Hospital System for forty years. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Buford. He was a member of the Walking Horse’s Association. He was an avid Georgia Bulldog fan. “Many people walk through our lives but few leave footprints on our heart.” Funeral services will be held on Thursday, November 4, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home with Dr. Jim Ferguson officiating and the eulogy given by Coach Jackie Bradford. Interment will follow at Broadlawn Memorial Gardens in Buford, GA. The Radiology Department of Gwinnett Medical Center will serve as honorary escort. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and from 6:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Flowers accepted or memorial donations may be made to Greater Atlanta Christian School, 1575 Indian Trail Road, Norcross, GA 30093 in memory of Tony L. Carter.

Thank you Smitty.

Everytime I watch that video it gives me goose bumps.

As I said before, Tony had been with us here on the trivia board since the very beginning. He was active in the original Report trivia thread long before I even I became involved. His knowledge of the breed went back a long way and as Cissy has always said, his mind was like a "steel trap". He has probably answered more "Who Dats" than anyone that's ever been on this board and he was such a consistent supporter and fan of WHT. He showed up on here like clockwork, every single day. Tony was a quiet member. He was polite to a fault. He didn't say all that much, but I believe he was entertained by the board and took great joy in being a part of our group and I'm so glad to have been part of that during his last few years. Tony had invited me several times to meet up with him on his yearly trip to Lexington for the Ga/Ky football game. On both occasions, I already had plans to be out of town and was unable to meet up with him.

I greatly regret not cancelling my plans to meet up with this special, unique, inspirational and fine, fine Southern Gentleman.

I met Harolene last night and delivered the CD. Her truck was already packed in preparation for her drive to Georgia today. She had the MOST BEAUTIFUL floral piece. It was a huge horseshoe filled with black and red roses (Georgia colors). I know Tony would have loved it. He will be greatly missed by so many, including me.

Tony was a very special person; he was well liked by everyone. He had a way of reaching out and touching his friends through his kind words and sweet nature. We are all going to miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with you; Cissy and the entire Carter family during this difficult time. If there is anything I can do please do not hesitate to call...Cissy I am here for you anytime you need to talk.

Thank Ya'll for the kind words, thoughts and prayers for "our" Tony. I told his family that the board was closed yesterday for his funeral. They were touched by the gesture.
He would have loved his funeral it was beautiful and sad but had moments of humor remembering his life.
Patsy, I finally got to meet Harolene and now I know why Tony loved her so much. What a wonderful little lady!
Again thank ya'll - this is hard - missing my friend has just begun.

Cissy,my prayers are with you for strength to get thru this very sad time.

Cissy, I thought about you and Harolene all day. Isn't she one awesome lady?!? I can't imagine that anyone wouldn't love Harolene. I wish I had half her energy!!

Priscilla had posted a request on WHChat for prayers on behalf of Jimmy Holloway who was in surgery. Randy Holloway had provided this information. Just saw an update from another source that Mr Jimmy "didn't make it". Hopefully, Priscilla will provide more information, I'm sure she is in contact with Randy.

Very sorry to hear about Jimmy Holloway, he was a fine horseman and a class act.

Mr.Jimmy was one of the finest men in the industry and aGREAT horseman.I was privledged to call him my friend.Met him way back when I worked at FTT stables.Always talked to him at the Cele.My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

My deepest sympathy to Randy and his family. I did not know Jimmy that well, but he was a true southern gentleman. Robbie said Wallace and Holt were going to be pallbearers.

Jimmy D. Holloway



Jimmy D. Holloway, 81, a Consumer Protection Division Inspector, MS Dept. of Agriculture, died Saturday, November 6, 2010 at University Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson,MS. Visitation is Monday, November 8, 5-8 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home Chapel in Kosciusko,MS. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 9, at Kosciusko First Baptist Church in Kosciusko,MS with burial in the Parkway Cemetery, Kosciusko. Survivors include son, Randy Holloway, West, Possumneck Community, MS, brother, Danny (Pat ) Holloway, Meridian, MS; sister-in-law, Frances Holloway, Meridian,MS. Preceded in death by wife, Bernice Wedgeworth Holloway, brother, Jack Holloway, parents, Mr. & Mrs. Ellis Holloway. Memorials may be sent to Kosciusko First Baptist Church. Funeral arrangements handled by: Jordan Funeral Home Kosciusko, 662-289-5521

Jimmy will be missed by many, he had a way with words and that southern drawl of his was like non I've ever heard.

So sorry about Jimmy Holloway. The Walking Horse industry has certainly lost some true supporters recently.

So sorry to hear about Jimmy. He was one of the top trainers when I was showing and such a fine gentleman. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

Long-time walking horse artist Billie Nipper was hospitalized Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2010 after having chest pains. Nipper awaits further testing this afternoon at Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Cards may be sent to:
Billie Nipper
560 20th St.
Cleveland, TN 37311