Grandchildren: Brett (Jennifer) Somers, Tyler (Elisha)Somers, Camron Somers, Cassie (Zach) Sheetz, Callie (Jason) Sitek, Lucas Wilcox, Brandi (Chris) Jones, Gary (Leslie) Wilcox, Jamie Wilcox, Kennedy Lester, Madison Lester, Zach (Anahi) Nixon, Ashlyn Nixon, Clint Henderson, Colt Henderson, CJ Henderson. Sons, Danny (Shelley) Somers of North Wilkesboro, and Barry (Janice)Somers of Ronda, and daughters, Tammy (Gary) Wilcox of Hayes, Sheila (Joey) Lester of Hamptonville, Angela (Marty) Nixon of State Road and Regina (Tim) Henderson of State Road. Brother, Grady Somers, Sister, Evalene (Gene) Henderson, and sister-in-law, Kate Somers. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Clara Somers, of the home. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepmother, Grace Souther Somers, his brother, Ted Somers, sister and brother-in-law, Velma and Charles Coleman, and sister-in-law, Kathleen Somers. His roles in the church included trustee, deacon, Sunday School teacher and Sunday School superintendent, but his favorite roles were prayer warrior and encourager. He was a lifelong member of Union Baptist church where he loved to serve Jesus and his church family. He spent many years as a mechanic, factory worker and retired from the NCDOT in Wilkes County. Gerald was born Apin Wilkes County to William Theodore Somers and Ada Mitchell Somers. He was an Army vet during the Korean war. Gerald was a loving husband, son, brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all that knew him. Watch video.Gerald Austin Somers, 89, of Hamptonville went to be with his Heavenly Father on Tuesday, Apat his home. Later, sundries and a soda fountain were added. In the early years, Fairhope Pharmacy only filled prescriptions. Watch video.Īlways a Pharmacy, Fairhope Business Evolves Over 113 Years: “You go to the corner where Fairhope Pharmacy is and you take a left, or a right, or go straight.” That is how people give directions in downtown Fairhope, said Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce President Casey Williams. The same chicken salad, pimento cheese, cream cheese and olive, ham salad, ham and cheese and egg salad finger sandwiches are on the menu, fixed the same way, using the same recipes. Ousler Sandwiches: A Birmingham Tradition for 102 Years: For generations, many in the Birmingham area and beyond have chosen Ousler Sandwiches for their parties, graduations, weddings and funerals. While the location has changed several times since its founding in 1915, nothing much else has. Edwards Chevrolet now is a third-generation dealership with a flagship store at 1400 3rd Ave. 5, 1916, on Birmingham’s bustling 21st Street. Member since 2009Įdwards Chevrolet Marks 101 Years: After four years selling Fords and with a savings of $6,000, William Sterling Edwards Jr. McCurry Furniture, a third-generation family owned and operated furniture store in Warrior, celebrates 100 years in business throughout November. Hoover opened a furniture store at 2221 Second Avenue North in Birmingham. > Read Centennial Retailer news release on Chris’ Hot Dogsįor 100 Years, McCurry Furniture Has Been Putting Customers First: In 1917, dairy farmer Andrew Jackson McCurry and his good friend C.V. > Read cover story on Chris’ in the February 2017 Alabama Retailer One hundred years later, Chris’ Hot Dogs remains in its original location – 138 Dexter Avenue in downtown Montgomery. > Read Centennial Retailer news release on BAMĬhris’ Hot Dogs: Making History for 100 Years: Christopher Anastasios “Chris” Katechis immigrated to the United States from Greece and opened his hot dog business on May 1, 1917. Read cover story on Books-A-Million and its CEO in the July 2016 Alabama Retailer Now, there are four Anderson Companies: Books-A-Million, TNT Fireworks, Anderson Media and Anderson Press. Anderson opened a newsstand to provide newspapers to construction workers who traveled to Florence to build the Wilson Dam. 17 and featured in the November issue of Alabama Retailer.įrom Newstand to Mega Bookseller, the First 100 Years of Books-A-Million: Books-A-Million’s roots go back to 1917, when 14-year-old Clyde W. All six were honored during Retail Day on Oct. In 2017, the Alabama Retail Association recognized six Alabama companies that have been in business in our state for 100 or more years.
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