Honoring great men of Coosa County
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Union Square News
Ruby Johnson
Birthday wishes are honored for special people in the month of February, love and Black History Month, and also “heart.” If you have a heart, you should love. If you have love, you will love all.
In memory of one of the greatest and most powerful Black men of Coosa County and the Ray community who loved everybody and hated no one, Dr. Willis L. Maxwell. Dr. Maxwell was born in Coosa County on February 22, 1927, on the first president of the United States’ birthday, George Washington, and Dr. Maxwell was the first and Black president of Maxwell and Thomas’ community in Ray community’s area.
He served there very well, as well as serving our country, receiving purple hearts, becoming a veterinarian, and much more. He was a wonderful, godly, family man, serving in his church at New Elam Baptist Church and other churches, as well, when needed or asked, until God called him to come and love with Him. Happy birthday, Dr. Maxwell.
Another great man of Coosa County who was born on President Washington’s birthday and is still here with us, serving the Lord and Coosa County, is Mr. Wendell (Wendy) Jones, a very humble, respectful young man who is doing a great job reaching out and speaking out for his community in Jones’ town, Rockford, Ala. Bravo to Wendy Jones, and happy birthday, and enjoy.
Happy birthday to Union Square’s neighbor and friend, Thomas Taylor, a true man of dignity and grace, born on February 28.
Thomas has been Butch’s and my friend for some years, and we have never heard him speak a cruel word about anyone, even times I thought he should (only joking). However, sometimes I wanted to, but thank God for the Holy Spirit!
There were times when politics, racism and prejudice were mentioned, as well as other subjects in a negative way. However, Thomas never spoke a word. He stayed silent, with an open heart to hear and receive until time to speak, and it was always positive. Thomas is a wise man, “know when to hold them and know when to fold them.”
Now these unwise ones who were so negative are silent now when they should be speaking. Silence is cancer when it is time to speak and you don’t. Be like Thomas Taylor; know when to speak, and let it always be positive.
Enjoy your birthday, Thomas Taylor.
We are praying for the families and friends of Civil Rights giant Jesse Jackson. Our condolences reach out near and far.
It’s funny to me when people accused me of being prejudice/racist and judgmental when I am only speaking truth, embracing my culture, showing love, and being who I am and who God made me to be. He wonderfully made everyone, and I am one who is proud of that and gives all praise to God.
I am proud of my skin color and not ashamed. I love it and would not want to be any other color. “Black is beautiful.” Happy Black History Month to all. We all are part of Black history whether you believe it or not.
“Who taught you to hate the color of your skin, the texture of your hair?”
“God brings dead things to life.”
Call Ruby at 256-935-1330 to spread your good news.
