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Shelby County issued "THANK YOU" for helping local veterans receive new housing

In July 2014 a call was put out by VFW Post 8904 to the businesses and
citizens of Shelby County, Texas to help the deplorable living conditions of
two local veterans Ken Johnson Sr. and Ken Jr.  Almost immediately monetary
donations begin to pour in and by September 19th, 2014 a total of $11,380.00
had been collected.

The original plan was to purchase a used trailer and have it moved to their
property near Timpson.  An anonymous donor then stepped forward with the
offer of a house to be moved.  Of course before that could happen there was
lots to do preparing the land that the house was to reside on. 

In addition to the 25 businesses/citizens that made monetary donations we
would like to thank the following for their efforts and participation
before, during and after the move.

Sherry Riley, Shelby County Veteran Service Officer who presided over the
day to day activities of the project and coordinated practically everything;
Tony & Traci Willoughby who donated their time and dozer equipment to clear
brush and prepare a pad for the house; McAdams Propane who moved the propane tank, installed gas connections in the home, and filled the propane tank,
all donated; Robert Calloway who donated his time in cutting the timber and
hauling it away; and General Shelters for donating kitchen cabinets.

 

Also, Ace Hardware for donating the septic system; Dance furniture for donating
mattress and box springs; Mrs. Onida Link who donated furniture, cloths,
toiletries, and food; Linda and Gilbert Rains (Capital Mortuary) for cash
donation, clothes, and household items; Covington Lumber for their donation
of wood for the porch; Angela Ross who donated time and labor to connect the
central heat and air conditioning unit; David Chandler, owner of Chandler
Tree Service who donated his time and service and Bass Mobile Home Transport
for their professionalism in moving the house.  Post Commander Mike
Langford, Post Chaplain Gene Hutto and post member Wayne Riley also donated
lots of hours and money they did not ask reimbursement for. 

A total of $9739.00 was used to complete this project and the remaining
$1641.00 will be used to help other local veterans as the need arises.  The
project is now complete and on behalf of the Johnson's, Shelby County
Veteran Service Officer Sherry Riley and VFW Post 8904 and the Ladies
Auxiliary, thank you Shelby County for your generosity and support. 

 

God Bless.

  

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