Betty and Gaylon Johnson celebrated Gaylon’s 80th birthday Oct. 4 with a party at the Porter Elementary School gym named in his honor.
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The Johnson girls: Stephanie Thompson, Dawn Reagan, Donna Brewington of Greenville, S.C.; and Gaye Hasty.
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Gaylon Johnson’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren gather for a family picture at his 80th birthday party. From left are Chris and Cason Brewington; Mindy Reagan; Lance Grooms, holding Brantley; Nick Grooms with Dawson; Mark Hasty, Jr., Marissa Hasty with Bailey Hasty.
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When Gaylon Johnson left Porter for William Blount High School in 1979, this photo was made with the coach surrounded by trophies. It was part of the memorabilia on display for Gaylon’s 80th birthday party.
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Gaylon Johnson, left, is all smiles as he greets friends at his 80th birthday party. From left are Gaylon, Eldonna Ray, Harold Ray and Virginia Porter. Harold was Gaylon’s minister for 18 years at First Christian Church.
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Having a good time at the party are Nick Grooms, Sylvia Webb, Sandy Costner and Jerry Thompson. Nick is Gaylon’s grandson; Sylvia and Sandy are Gaylon’s sisters and Jerry is his son-in-law.
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Cindy Cline, Kenneth Irwin and Carolyn Whitehead enjoy the party. They are nieces and nephew of Betty Johnson.
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Mark and Gaye Hasty with Cason Brewington look over the memorabilia gathered for Gaylon Johnson’s 80th birthday party. Gaye is Gaylon’s daughter and Cason, his great-grandson.
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The cake with a fall theme proclaims a Happy Birthday for Gaylon Johnson.
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