Stonewall Jackson class of '77 |
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Pictures and stories about our classmates that have
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 (1977) |
Joey Scarberry |
updated 10/27/01
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Joey Mark Scarberry Born: 3/21/1959 Schools: Glenwood Elementary, Lincoln Jr. High, Stonewall Died: 6/26/1992 Cause: Heart Attack Survived by: Wife: Trish, Ex wife: Cathy Dixon Rodgers, Children: Sarah 21, Corey 19 |
| Tributes: 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 | Please submit a tribute of your own |
| Tribute #1 by Paul Lewis: |
In the '70's we liked to party...
I remember a time when Joey had gotten close to "lil Rob" Carter... It was funny that after a point in time, each night we were partying.... Rob would look up and say "damn Scarberry, I sure could get into some biscuits n gravy right now" before long we were at the Southern Kitchen chowing down...
I miss the good times I had with both of these guys! God blessed them and took them early.
If anyone has any additional pictures of Joey, other than those from the yearbook, please let us know.
Linda and Paul Lewis with Joey in 1982
Tribute #2 by Beth McClung Suter:
I want to add to the story about Joey Scarberry. Joey was very kind and friendly. It seems like he was always smiling, and I enjoyed being in class with him. I was glad to see Paul's tribute to Joey. Thanks.
Tribute #3 by Cathy Dixon Rodgers:
Hello,
I am writing to say thank you and that I love that you guys have made
space to memorialize Joey Scarberry. I was married to him for about
seven years and we had two children together. Paul Lewis called me today
and I was very surprised and glad to hear from him. He gave me the site
address along w/ his email address. Unfortunately the paper I wrote
the info on was lost so I couldn't contact him directly to thank him
for his contribution pertaining to Joey but I did remember the site
address even with my failing memory. (Grossly premature ofcourse.) Hoping
you have his address and will forward this email.
Although I didn't graduate from Stonewall, (I actually quit school and
earned a GED), my graduating year would have been '78. I have mostly
fond memories of being there and think often of the people I came in
contact with during that time so it was cool, fun, and nostalgic to
visit the site. It still makes me sad and even regretful to see pictures
of Joey though, probably always will. It's still a hard place to go.
I love it that Paul had a funny story about him. We still love and miss
him and any stories and information about him are a welcome remembrance
for our kids who are now 19 (Corey) and 21 (Sarah). So thanks to whomever
is envolved with the compilation of the material on this site and especially
Paul who Joey considered to be not only a friend but a brother.
Joey held an Associate degree in Geo-Technical Engineering and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science. We (the kids especially) are proud of that especially because the circumstances at the time he earned those degrees were personally very hard for him.
Thanks again, Cathy Dixon Rodgers
What do you play?
I was always in band back in the day... Tom Stuckey, Ronnie Chin, Randy
Crouser, Ricky Joseph, and I threw together a band and played at Stonewall
in either '76 or '77 at a general assembly. We also had Gary Smith (live
from the hallways of SJHS) playing banjo with us on some Eagles tunes...
Joey was always with the band helping to coordinate things... etc. I
remember when anyone asked him "what do you play?... he would look
at them very seriously, smile with those famous dimples, and say....
the Radio! What a funny guy!
What's wrong with your natural?
Joey always hated his curly hair in grade school, however, at Lincoln,
Afro's were in style and he began to tease it big! (Kinda like Andy
Colvin's in the Gallery) Joey, Stuckey and Cottrell were always at my
house... my mom was giving a pernenant to my cousin and she asked Stuckey
if he wanted to have hair like Joey... Tommy said yes... so my mom permed
Stuckey and Cottrell's hair without the setting gel (so it would wash
out). When Tom got home Pearl had a cow... she called my mom and and
carried on about it! We all went out that night and Joey really got
a kick out of watching his
friends walk a mile in his shoes. (if you want to see what Tommy looked
like... check out the movie "The Waterboy"... Jerry Reed with
a Fro!
Good friends, good memories... and great times!
Gee, Joey and I knew each other all the way back at Glenwood
Elementary. When I think of Joey I can't help immediately picturing
those huge dimples and that mischievous smile. And in high school Joey
definitely had the best white boy "fro" going on. What a nice, friendly,
gentle guy - that Joey Scarberry - when someone called him friend, they
really had a true blue friend in Joey.
Tribute #6 by Sarah Scarberry Workman:
I'm married to Jason Workman. I'm Joey's daughter and
I just found out about this site and i thought it was great to hear
some funny stories about my dad. He was really the best and it's great
to know that he was loved by everyone else as well. Anyway, I have some
pictures if your'e intrested in putting them on the web page. Well I'll
see you sometime in the future i'm sure. Also maybe you could mention
that Joey would also have a grandaughter, Madison who's almost two.
I really wish that she could have known her grandpa. Many Thanks, Sarah
Tribute #7 by Barbara Landers :
I remember Joe Scarberry. He was a kind and quiet person who was in my English class. When he smiled you couldn't help but smile back. He was a really good guy with some really spectacular dimples.
Joey and I went to Glenwood all the way though Stonewall
together and in all that time I can't remember anyone having anything
negative to say about Joey or visa versa. If you had to describe Joey
in one sentence I would have to say " He was a nice guy". I know that
sounds simple but how many people can you think of that that sentiment
is the first thing that comes to mind.
I remember back at Glenwood Joey and I racing down Grant Street in from
of Glenwood to determine who was the fastest. I don't remember the outcome
(probably because I lost) but I do remember going over to Skees Cheese
afterward and getting one of those big dill pickles they used to have
there. We miss you Joey.
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