(Theodore Wilson, a former President of the Washington, DC Chapter of the
WLH Family Reunion Circle, resigned from the office earlier this year.
It was great seeing him and his wife, Betty Wilson & family at our 2016 Reunion in Philadelphia, PA
Added to the list above are identical twins, JAYCE and ROYCE HERBERT, Parents: Marc & Meghan Herbert
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The above posts were taken from the 1997 & 1999 Newsletters
(more will be added)
Uncle Bob is shown above 3rd from the right with golf club members of the Tire Town Golf Club
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On July 13, 2013 Robert Jeter “Uncle Bob” was honored at Tire Town’s 63rd Golf outing. Robert has been a member of the golf club for over thirty years.
He is one of the oldest members. Akron’s Mayor Don Plusquellic presented a proclamation to the Tire Town Golf Club for its continued service to the Akron Community.
(Marcus Lee is shown standing center with the Pirates 2013 WABL G League Champions)
Marcus Lee, son of Michael and Betty Lee, was a key member of the Pirates who were crowned WABL G League Champs on July 6, 2013. Marcus plays third base and center field.
In April of this year Marcus earned a yellow belt in Karate.
Additionally, Marcus is a member of Arlington Church of God, where he serves on the Junior Usher Board and sings on the Youth Choir. This fall Marcus will be entering 7th Grade at the Arlington Christian Academy.
Respectfully Submitted by Michael and Betty Lee of Akron, Ohio
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“Destiny is not a matter of chance, it’s not a thing to be waited for; it’s a thing to be achieved.” ~~~ Wm. Jennings Bryan
. . . Two Darryl’s! They didn’t know it then but their grandfather’s had been good friends since way back in 1956 when Darryl Herbert’s Grand Pop, William Herbert, Sr.’s sister, Luecretia Herbert Haley dated and later married Darryl Fitt’s Grand Pop, Morris Haley. The two Darryl’s grandfathers had good family fun: they were both Prince Hall Masons, played pinochle and shared a garden for their family, but mostly they enjoyed going fishing together!
When the two Darryl’s met around 1991 in Philadelphia, PA, they were at their mutual friend, Damone’s house, paling around talking “men’s talk.” After awhile one of the Darryl’s mentioned he had to get home because he had to go to a cabaret that night. The other Darryl said he had to do the same thing because he was going to a Cabaret that night also. As they talked about where it was, etc., they began to realize they were going to the same Cabaret— their Family’s affair — WLH Family Cabaret!!! One said “that’s my family;” the other responded, “that’s my family!” “Who’s your mother, who’s your father!?” they then broke out in laughter hugged at discovering they were cousins! Lol! Since then they have become great friends who share work (one is a general contractor and the other a master plumber!) and camaraderie.
They also have become great fisherman- going fishing every chance they get, just like their grandfathers did!
Respectfully Submitted by Mary Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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The idea came from Grandma Susie who used to have Breakfasts for her husband, William Herbert, Sr. and her sons who sometimes came by early on Sunday mornings. Grandma would fix a full breakfast including biscuits or hot rolls and tell the guys they could stay at the house if they wanted until they got back home from church. This was a tradition for the family to get together each week to catch up and share some time together. She prepared these breakfasts for many years until she could no longer do it and before she went Home to be with the Lord.
Pamela began cooking the breakfasts on Saturdays after Grand pop died. Initially it was just Pam and her dad, Ralph Herbert, Sr., and then they branched into adding more people. “Father’s Day Breakfasts began later with her dad and his brothers” Pam said. She invited her uncle’s William Herbert, Jr. (June), Fletcher and Earnest who were glad to go to Pam’s. The Breakfast Club has grown: it now occurs almost every Saturday and includes in addition to her dad and uncles; her sons, Michael & Christopher; her brother, Ralph, Jr. (Cubby); cousins, Earnie & sometimes Chris and her nephews, Aaron and sometimes Andrew. Pam’s cousin Michael and his son Stephen joined the family at Pam’s recently and Stephen said he loved the breakfast and is proud to say afterwards he beat his older cousins Christopher and Aaron in NBA 2K13 on the X Box 360. They had fun!
Breakfast is served in “pecking order” –the younger guys are always served last-they don’t eat until the elders have had their fill. This is always a cause for a lot of fun. Lol! If someone misses a Breakfast, you can bet they’ll get a picture of the food texted to them to show them what they missed!
Every Saturday all the guys continue to look forward to gathering at Pam’s. She starts cooking early in the morning, preparing and serving a full course Breakfast (ready by 9 am) that includes a big fruit salad, bacon, sausages (turkey & pork), ham, sometimes scrapple; eggs, grits, home fried potatoes, blueberry pancakes, waffles – sometimes French toast; rolls, English muffins, OJ, milk, coffee with all kinds of flavored creams. They ALL look forward to being together each week, laughing and telling stories and reminiscing about old times. They then like to watch re-runs of The Big Bang Theory and sometimes don’t leave her house until 1:30-2pm!
Pam stated, “I want people to value the importance of family and recognize that our time together should be precious and rewarding. I may do all the
work but what those guys give back to me is more valuable—That’s love!!!”
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Respectfully Submitted by Mary Herbert as told to her by Pamela D. Herbert of the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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Mr. Morris Haley was born August 1, 1912. He celebrated his 100th Birthday on August 11 with a wonderful full course dinner with many members of his family and friends in attendance. His daughter, Patricia Haley Hawkins, says he is doing very well- is very active and plays pinochle every day. He says he just has a slight hearing problem. Daddy Morris said to his guests that he was “very happy and thankful to God to be here” and that he “appreciates all that everyone has done for him.” He received Citations from President Barack Obama and other State and City Officials. He had poems and letters written for him and picture collages and many gifts presented to him by his loving family and friends on this momentous occasion.
Daddy Morris with his friend, Chris (left) and daughters, Patricia and Essie Mae
Daddy Morris Haley is shown with some of his Grandchildren at his 100th Birthday Celebration on 8/11/2012 in Wilmington, Delaware. Everyone had a wonderful time!
Daddy Morris Haley with some of his Great-Grandchildren & Great-Great Grandchildren
Daddy Morris Haley with some of his Great-Great and Great-Great-Great Grandchildren
Respectfully Submitted by Patricia Haley Hawkins of New Castle, Delaware and the Philadelphia Chapter of the Wilson Lake Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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PHOTO OF RAYMOND LAKE, JR. & SR. taken APRIL, 2008
Quotes Dedicated to Raymond Lake, Sr.
“Raymond, You are the Patriarch of the family that I’m proud to be part of- You’re not just the perfect Father in Law but also a great Friend and we all enjoy being in your company. GOD has blessed you with a great personality. Keep on smiling, your smile is contagious.” Love, from Rima Lake
“If I had to choose a father, I could not have chosen any other, any better, because you are not only a loving father-you are also good brother, a brother that I never had” Love, from Raymond Lake, Jr.
“You are the tallest and greatest father & grandfather of our life” Love, from Brenda & Shea
Raymond was honored by all of his loving family including his children, grandchildren, sister, cousins, nieces and nephews at this years Wilson, Lake and Herbert Family Reunion Banquet.
EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND!
Respectfully Submitted by Rima and Raymond Lake, Jr. and Brenda and Shea of the Greenville, SC Chapter of the WLH Family Reunion Circle
TO VIEW COMMENTS ABOUT RAYMOND LAKE, CLICK ON 2 COMMENTS ABOVE!
Mignon and Raymond report that they have been busy attending classes for two weeks this summer learning to use various apparatus to help Raymond ease situations around his visual limitations. She said the computerized equipment is amazing, it speaks and includes scanners for money nominations and bar codes and allows him to be more independent in his daily living. They are grateful for this. Some of Raymond’s photographs were on Exhibit at Auburn Research Library in Atlanta, Georgia in May and June this year. There were two other guest photographer’s works shown but Raymond was the main exhibitor. Everything went well at the opening reception. Raymond and Mignon were pleased to stay with cousins Larry and Kathy Werts while visiting Atlanta. Mignon says she and Raymond are still very busy cataloging and organizing their photographs, working on the 4X6’s and the 5X7’s now. Raymond says they are blessed and he Thanks God for everything!
Mignon celebrated her Birthday at a party on August 6, 2011 given by their children at a son’s home. It was a lovely celebration with Family and Friends.
The couple will be celebrating their 58th Wedding Anniversary on October 19, 2011.
**See Cover and Pages from Program of Exhibit at the Auburn Avenue Research Library on African American Culture and History below:
Respectfully Submitted by Raymond and Mignon Wilson of the Washington, DC Chapter of the Wilson, Lake, Herbert Family Reunion Circle
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“If anything matters then everything matters. Because you are important, everything you do is important. Every time you forgive, the universe changes; every time you reach out and touch a heart or life, the world changes; with every kindness and service, seen or unseen, my purposes are accomplished and nothing will ever be the same again.” Wm Paul Young in THE SHACK
