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The Scoop For The Walking Horse Industry James (Jim) Gullett obituary James (Jim) Gullett died peacefully at his Duluth home May 20, 2016. .Jim was born in Prentiss county, Mississippi on Sept. 30, 1924, to James Angus and Zora Gullett. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Jeanine, daughter Patricia Tisma, Son Ronnie, daughter-in-law Cyndee, grandchildren Jon and Kari Tisma, Tonya Beaty(Husband Greg) Joseph Gullett(Wife Jessica) and 2 great grandchildren Gavin & Hudson Beaty. Jim attented schools in Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia. In 1944 he graduated from Tech High school in Atlanta, Ga. At Tech High he played varsity basketball and football, serving as captain of the varsity basketball team. He received the award for Best-all-around athelete of his graduating class and received offers for athletic scholarships from several universities. After graduation from high school he served for 27 months in the Army Air Corps, receiving an honorable discharge in 1947. In December 1951 he married Jeanine Davis and they purchased a home in Druid Hills in Atlanta. They had three children, James Michael(deceased), Ronald William and Patricia Ann. They remained in their home in Atlanta for 18 years, then moved to their current home in Duluth. Ga. Jim was a true entrepreneur and had many business interests. Those include Gullett Feed Company, Duluth Hatchery. Gullett Poultry Farms, G & D Grading, the development of Hunters Trace subdivision, Hi-Speed Car Wash and Hi-Speed Oil Change. He received an award for Outstanding Car Wash in the Southeast and was honored as an outstanding operator by the Southeastern Car Wash Association. He enjoyed fishing, boating and traveling with Jeanine and their friends in their Motorhome. In 1966 Jim & Jeanine purchased their first Tennessee Walking Horse and began what was to be illustrious careers as owners, exhibitors, and promoters of the breed. Jim served as president of the Georgia Walking Horse Exhibitors Association, was on the first executive committee of The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders Association and was a founder and lifetime member of the Walking Horse Owners Association. Jim, wife Jeanine and all three of their children exhibited walking horses at one time or another. Family owned horses collected many blue ribbons at major shows throughout the southeast, garnering 7 world championships in various divisions. Jim was an active member of the Tech High School Alumnae Association and was honored by the association by being selected as a member of the Tech High School All Star Football team of the 40’s. He enjoyed being a part of The Fourth Quarter, a group of Tech High alumnae athletes. He was a member of Duluth First United Methodist Church. He was a loving husband, devoted father and grandfather and a very good man and a friend to all who knew him. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.billheadfuneralhome.com Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday at The Duluth First United Methodist Church With Dr. Tommy Green, and Rev. C. Kay Fuino officiating, Burial will be in Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Tucker, GA. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Methodist Childrens
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Home 500 S. Columbia Dr. Decatur, Ga. 30030 in memory of Jim. The family will receive friends Sunday 1:00 to 3:00 PM and 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Bill Head Funeral Home and Crematory, Duluth Chapel 770-4762535.
Kenneth John Stirn Obituary Kenneth John Stirn, 69, of Scottsville, KY died Sunday, May 15, 2016 at his residence. The Aurora, IL native was a retired employee of Ford Motor Company Kentucky Truck Plant where he worked for over 30 years, a graduate of Glasgow High School, a member of the Tennessee Walking Horse Association and Nova Car Club. He was a son of the late Ernst Erhardt Stirn and Bertha Helen Walther Stirn. He is survived by his long time companion: Donna Byard, Alvaton, KY; 1 brother: Richard Stirn and wife, Claudine, Bowling Green, KY; 2 sisters: Gertrude Hills and husband, Richard, Montgomery, IL and Marjorie Vermaat and husband, Frank, Batavia, IL; 4 nephews: Robert Hills and wife, Jane, Scottsville, KY; Thomas Hills and wife, Sue, Yorkville, IL; Mike Carney and wife, Kathy, Elburn, IL and Frank Vermaat, Utah; His former wife and friend: Rita Stirn, Louisville, KY;1 niece: Karen Richmond and husband, Joe, Sandwich, IL; 1 cousin: Carla Teter and husband, Tom, Aurora, IL. He was preceded in death by 1 sister: Jean Carney. Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Goad Funeral Home with Pastor Andrew Toopes officiating. Visitation will be after 12 noon Tuesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Holy Trinity Lutheran School Scholarship Fund or the charity of your choice.
whta trainer’s meeting SHELBYVILLE, TN- The WHTA held a General Membership meeting on May 25, 2016 at 5:30 pm at the Blue Ribbon Circle on The Celebration grounds. Lobbyist, Jeff Speaks was present to provide an update to the trainers and answer any questions. AFIS is planning to issue “PAST Act Provisions” as a rule, that adds to the Horse Protection Act in July of 2016. “The PAST Act Provisions” will eliminate the use of pad, chains, and heavy-weighted shoes. There will be a comment period open to express all thoughts and concerns. Jeff Speaks expressed the importance of the Walking Horse industry coming together in unity, and working together in the next 2-3 months to provide clear evidence as to why this rule should not be passed. Once the comment period is over the agency will take the comments into account and then issue a final rule, which has the same effect as law. The expected time frame for a final rule is estimated to be mid to late October, 2016.