The 148th Jones-Foster Reunion was held Saturday, July 11, at the Fayette County Commission on Aging, 1179 S. Elm St.
Families and friends in attendance were from Arizona, Florida, Hawaii, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland and Ohio. In addition to food and fellowship, activities included raffles, contests and various games. On Sunday, July 12, the fellowship was continued at the Second Baptist Church, 828 Columbus Ave. with Pastor Lester Sanders and Rev. Michael Hudson feeding the souls of those in attendance.
Recognition was given for the following:
Oldest Female: Roberta (Dixson) Burnett (91), Columbus OH
Oldest Male: Dee Foster (85), Tucson AZ
Youngest Female: Olivea Morrison (3), Washington C.H. OH
Youngest Male: Albert Adams, IV (3), Xenia OH
Longest Marriage: Hartford “Terry” and Sharon Jennings (49 yrs.), Columbia MD
Newest Newlyweds: James and Marjorie Burnett (2 yrs., 11 mos.), Columbus OH
Farthest Distance Traveled: Dee Foster, Tucson AZ