The Leaf-Chronicle from Clarksville, Tennessee • Page B3

SUNDAY, DEC. 16, 2012 THE LEAF-CHRONICLE B3 COMMUNITY A first-hand perspective as Santa on Christmas 4 out, so eventually I just removed the strip under the door and let it run out freely. While downstairs, I decided to don the Santa suit and surprise the grandchildren. The Lerman children were reared with emphasis on the true Biblical meaning of the holiday, with secular emphasis as secondary. But, you know children; deep down they were enthralled with Old St.

Nick, just as other children. I dressed in the suit, and during a slack in the rain, I walked around to the back of the house and appeared outside the glass doors leading to the patio. Santa's arrival caused the same excitement as experienced by most all children. We had a few minutes together to make traditional history, with a happy St. Nick receiving adoration of his eyed Zach loudly exclaimed to me, "Santa Claus was I reacted with "Nawww, you're kidding me!" His reply was loud and priceless, and I've never forgotten it! He excitedly disputed my unbelief with a loud response: "I are "I are "He was Is it not a shame that, as we grow older, we seem lose that wonderfully innocent belief of a child? That's what The Christmas Story is all about.

Jesus Himself said in Matt. 18:4, "Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven." (KJV) Jim Monday served 38 years as an editor and writer for The Leaf-Chronicle and started this column in 1965. Enthralled grandchildren Christy Lerman, 7, and her brother, Zach, 3, get a hug from a very happy Santa (their Papa Jim Monday) during their Christmas visit In 1987. PHOTO BY MIKE LERMAN grandchildren during third floor and shed the those special moments. costume.

Exiting the same way As I walked back up I came in, I disappeared the inside steps as my- outside to return to the self, an excited, wide- OBITUARIES JIM MONDAY two years in a row, we had heavy rain at Christmas. That was during my 25-plus years of portraying the Jolly 01' Elf for the Clarksville Ki-wanis Club. I had brought the Old Elf's costume to our house after that year's portrayal. This was the second Christmas in a row with heavy rain causing water to collect under the two-story portion of our split-level house. The water overflowed and ran like a country stream flowing under the steps into and through the lower level.

It was so bad there was no way to keep it swept Slack Harrison. He was a technician for Heating, Air, Refrigeration, where he worked alongside his father in the family business. Adam was a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church and was an avid duck hunter and fisherman. In addition to his father and mother of Clarksville, Adam is survived by his sisters, Heather Mitten and Ashlee Harrison; his grandmother, Evelyn Harrison; and a great many more loving family members and friends. He also leaves behind his two Labs he so dearly loved, Daisy and Bo.

Pallbearers will be Jonathan Green, Ben Britt, Lighton Hiett, John Smith, Colton Bradford, and Corey Green. Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave Larson Funeral Home, (931) 647-3371. Online condolences may be made at McReynolds Nave Larson he was predeceased by a daughter, Tinna. He was U.S. Army veteran and had a career as a Master Pressman.

Larry attended First Baptist Church of Clarksville and his hobbies included making movies and cards on his computer for friends and family and he enjoyed fishing. He leaves behind his fiance, Darlene A. Smith; his children, Cheri Ko-prek and husband, Mark and Ricky Hawthorne and wife Julie; brothers, Terry Hawthorne, Gregory MacLean, and James Larry Hawthorne; and sisters, Shirley Robba, Betty Ann Meals, and Betty Sue Vetch. He was the proud grandfather of Aryanna, Alyssa, and John Koprek, and Cas-sidy Hawthorne. Arrangements are in the care of McReynolds-Nave Larson Funeral Home, (931) 647-3371.

Online condolences may be made at McReynolds Nave Larson Larry Hawthorne Larry Burnis Hawthorne age 68, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 at his home in Clarksville. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12:30 p.m. Monday, December 17, 2012 at the chapel of McReynolds-Nave Larson Funeral Home with Chaplain Rob Courtney officiating. Burial with military honors will be in Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West. Visitation will be from 10 a.m.

until the hour of service Monday at the funeral home. Larry was born August 23, 1944 in Cambridge, NE, son of Burnis and Doris Sayer Hawthorne. In addition to his parents I never give up on the possibility of a white Christmas. Over the years, the climate has changed in this part of the nation, so that we have few chances to enjoy such a delight. So, will this will be our year? We'll have to wait and see.

Last week, I went on one of my frequent memory trips, recalling Christmases past and, Lord willing, this will be my 77th observance. Although I often can't remember yesterday's events, I can still recall the Christmases of those earlier years. One of my most cherished memories comes from the years we lived in the north side of town. Our daughter, Cathy, her husband, Mike, and our grandchildren, Christy, 7, and Zach, 3, of Fort Bragg, N.C., were home for Christmas. As it happened, Adam Harrison Adam Lloyd Harrison age 28, departed this life on Saturday, December 15, 2012.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at Lone Oak Baptist Church with the Rev. David Mackens officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m.

at McReynolds-Nave Larson Funeral Home and on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until the hour of service at Lone Oak Baptist Church. Adam was born October 1, 1984 in Montgomery County, the son of David V. and Jackie 1MYMAR Institute Are Rebecca Jane Hudgens Arnce In memory of Becky Arnce. Loving Wife, Mother, Sister, Aunt, Grandmother and Friend.

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Some of her favorite memories were watching grand-daughters, Christine and Camille in their countless dancing and baton competitions, and many sleep-overs. Sisters, Nelda Rossen (dec), Melba Cummings and Landon Dourghty, Sarah Carter, Nancy Shamwell and husband, James, and Faye York; brothers, Woody Hudgens and wife, Judy, Jimmy Hudgens, Jay and Ray Hudgens (dec); sisters-in-law, Joan Arnce, Verbena Syswerda and Barbara Fitzwater. Becky also had numerous beloved nieces and nephews and many dear life-long friends. and Us! 931-245-4274 931-551-4555 931-905-7920 931-905-7960 931-245-4260 Equal Housing Lender jfx 1 Jw --'tV Friday, December 21 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m.

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