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THE
JACKSON PARISH SPORTS
HALL OF FAME, LLC
WELCOMES YOU TO THE 9
TH ANNUAL
INDUCTION & BANQUET
Saturday, July 15, 2017
6:00 P.M.
First Baptist Church
Family Life Center
Jonesboro, LA
INDUCTION CEREMONIES FOR THE CLASS OF 2017
Mistress of Ceremonies ------------------------------------------Wilda Smith
Prayer ----------------------------------------------------------------Bill Staples
National Pledge of Allegiance---------------------------------Jason Spangler
National Anthem----------------------------------------------------Julie Martin
Welcome -------------------------------------------------------Harrell Bond, Jr.
“Dinner is Served”
Recognition of Meritorious Achievement Awards-------------Bill Staples
Harrell Bond, Jr
Presentation of the 2017 Inductees -----------------------------Wilda Smith
Response ---------------------------Wife of Walter Causey: Patricia Causey
Response --------------------Wife and Daughter of Jim Jones: Karin Jones
Tara Jeane
Response ---------------------------------------------------------Ann McCready
Response --------------------------------------------Judge Tommy Wilson, Jr.
Presentation of trophies to the
High School Athletes of the Year ----------------------------------Rick Cash
Jessie Parks, Jr.
Ted Reeves
Recognition of members of the
Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame
Inductees in Attendance & Closing Remarks------------------Wilda Smith
Benediction----------------------------------------------------------Randy Dark
2017 BOARD MEMBERS
Harrell Bond, Jr. ------------------------------------------------------President
Henry Kimp -----------------------------------------------------Vice President
Wilda Smith------------------------------------------------------------Secretary
Clay Carroll -----------------------------------------------------------Treasurer
Bill Staples --------------------------------------------Public Relations Chair
Jason Spangler -------------------------------------------------Board Member
Ricky Cash -----------------------------------------------------Board Member
Angela Lee Collins -------------------------------------------Board Member
Jesse Parks, Jr. -------------------------------------------------Board Member
Randy Dark ----------------------------------------------------Board Member
Ted Reeves -----------------------------------------------------Board Member
A group of interested citizens met February 26, 2008 at Culpepper & Carroll Law office
in Jonesboro, Louisiana to formulate plans for a Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame.
The meeting was organized by Henry Kimp of North Hodge, Louisiana, who had this
dream for some time, and he served as President and Chairman of the Board of Directors through
2010.
Other charter members were Bobby L. Culpepper, as Vice President; Raymond Jeffress
as Public Relations Chair; Bishop Kelvin Stewart as Finance Chairman; with Buster Cotton, Ira
Reeves, Robert Greer, Leslie Thompson, and Nathaniel Belton as Board Members. Before the
first year was out, Angela Lee was added as Secretary/Treasurer.
Six objects and purposes of the organization were adopted, the primary one being to
honor and pay tribute to persons who made outstanding contributions to Jackson Parish athletics.
Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame was the first parish sports hall of fame organized in
Louisiana. It is a non-profit corporation. Any financial contributions would be charitable
donations under both state and federal law.
JACKSON PARISH SPORTS HALL OF FAME
MEMBERSHIP
(With Year Inducted)
Norman Amos (2015)
Scotty Anderson (2015)
John Bailey (2010)
Talton Barron (2012)
Ryan Bond (2013)
Marty Booker (2013)
Toby Borland (2011)
Harley Boss (2011)
Norman Bradford (2014)
Burl Brashear (2015)
Fred Clay (2010)
Clotee Cowans-Richardson (2012)
Graylin Davis (2015)
Charlie Dale Donaldson (2011)
John Garlington (2009)
Jimmy Bond Golden (2014)
Ron Hogan (2011)
Bob Hopkins (2009)
Dr. Lee Humble (2013)
Jo Ann Jackson-Buckner (2009)
Belinda Jones (2016)
Dr. Arnold Kilpatrick (2009)
Sam Ledbetter (2013)
Robert Marrus (2016)
Eldonta Osborne (2016)
Ronnie Paggett (2011)
Jessie Parks, Jr. (2015)
Ricky Peel (2016)
Charles Pixley (2012)
Alden Reeves (2013)
Charles Scott (2014)
Mike Staples (2011)
Grady Staggs (2010)
Llewellyn Starks (2012)
Bobby Stone (2016)
Dr. W. S. “Bill” Tolar (2014)
Larry Toms (2012)
Rev. Stuart Toms (2010)
Edgar Walker (2009)
Edwin Walker (2010)
James F. “Jimmy” Walker (2014)
Robert Williams (2011)
JACKSON PARISH SPORTS HALL OF FAME
CLASS OF 2017
WALTER CAUSEY became head football coach in 1984 with a strong history of football
greatness. Playing offensive and defensive end at Neville High School 1962-1964 including
their 1962 state championship team. He was a three-year letterman as a defensive end at La.
Tech 1966-1968 winning the Billy Moss award his senior year for his leadership qualities and
also as co-captain. After a stint in the Army, Walter began coaching as an assistant at North
Caddo. He became head coach at J-HHS in 1984 coming from the head coaching position at
Jena High School. Walter was head coach from 1984 through 1988 compiling the best winning
percentage of any other J-HHS head coach with three or more seasons and in 5 years he
compiled a 49-16 record (.754). In tough district competition Coach Causey’s Tigers were able
to garner District Championships in 1984, 1987 & 1988 and winning back-to-back State
Championship titles in 1987 and 1988.
JIM JONES graduated from Jonesboro-Hodge High School in 1963 where he lettered 3 years in
football and track. In football Jim played halfback and defensive back where he garnered All
District honors his junior and senior years. He also was the team punter. He was selected the
halfback of the J-HHS Team of the Decade (1961-1971) as selected by long-time journalist Doc
Jeffress. Jim earned a scholarship to La. Tech University and lettered with the Bulldogs 1964-
1966. He played some offense and defense but punting was his forte and for many years Jim
held the Tech record for the longest punt of 85 yards. After finishing his college career Jim was
selected by the San Francisco 49’ers and also played with the Altanta Falcons in the NFL.
ANNE HURST MCCREADY graduated from Weston High School in 1964 where she was an
excellent student and outstanding basketball player. Ann competed in five years of varsity
basketball (8th
grade-12th
grade) while lettering all 5 years. She was an All District performer
1961-1964, team captain her junior and senior years and was selected the District Most Valuable
Player her senior year while adding All Regional and All State awards. She average 35 points
per game for her junior and senior seasons scoring a high of 60 points in a regular season game
and a high of 49 points in a playoff game. As an almost unstoppable offensive scoring machine
Ann was used mainly on offensive but she was just as talented on the defensive side. She was a
prototype of what would eventually be a lady’s collegiate basketball player and WNBA player -
jump, run, jump shoot, and excellent ball handler and rebounder. However, neither existed at
that time.
TOMMY WILSON, JR was a three-sport athlete while at J-HHS. In basketball he was a 2 year
letterman for the Tigers and in his senior year he was selected All District, MVP District Player
and All State. In football he was also a 2 year letterman earning All District honors as an end his
senior season. In track and field he was the District Champion in high jump and qualified for the
State Track Meet in high jump, triple jump, high hurdles and low hurdles. He held the composite
State record (all classifications) in high jump for several years at 6 feet, 5 inches (tied with
others). He received scholarship offers in football, basketball and track & field. He chose to
continue his athletic career at Northwestern State University where he was a four year letterman
in track & field. His senior year he was the Gulf State Conference high jump champion.
JACKSON PARISH SPORTS HALL OF FAME
2017 INDUCTEES
Walter Causey Jim Jones
Ann Hurst McCready Judge Tommy Wilson, Jr
JACKSON PARISH SPORTS HALL OF FAME
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES OF THE CLASS OF 2017
Trinavous Belton is a junior 3-sport athlete for the J-HHS Tigers while maintaining a 3.5 GPA.
He participates in track and field, basketball and football. Long jump and triple jump are his
events in track winning district and regional championship awards in the triple jump. In football
he was a wide-out snagging 12 catches for 215 yards and 8 TD’s. On the hard-court Trinavous
averaged 6.3 points, 1.4 steals, 2.8 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game. He was selected as the
Tigers Outstanding Field Athlete, Tiger Tough Track Athlete and the High Point Athlete.
Madison Brown is a senior two-sport athlete for the Lady Wolves of Weston High School. In
basketball she averaged 17 points per game and was selected District 1-B Most Valuable Player,
1st Team All Northeast Louisiana, All-Area MVP and 2
nd Team All State. In track and field she
was the District Champion and Regional Champion in the Long Jump, Triple Jump and 200
Meter Dash. At the State Championship Meet she placed 2nd
in the Long Jump, 3rd
in the Triple
Jump and 4th
in the 200 Meter Dash.
Kaprecia’ Shy’Ron Cowans is a second-year recipient of Athlete of the Year for the Lady Tigers of J-
HHS. She is a junior honor student holding a 3.8 GPA and is a member of the National Honor Society.
She participates in basketball, track as well as softball. Playing basketball Kaprecia’ earned 2nd
team All
District honors while averaging 12.08 points, 5 rebounds, 6 steals and 3 assists per game. In softball she
batted .419 with 14 stolen bases and 2 home runs. Kaprecia’ is outstanding in track as she garnered the
award for District MVP, Regional MVP and State MVP in Class 2A. Her best efforts in track for the year
are Long Jump -18’ 5.25“, 200 Meter Dash - 25.4, Triple Jump – 36’ 9.75” and 100 Meter Dash – 12.3.
Hunter Ford is a two-sport athlete for the Quitman Wolverines. In baseball Hunter was selected 1st
Team All State and 2nd
Team All Northeast Louisiana. On the mound Hunter compiled a 12-2 record
with a 0.60 ERA with 126 strikeouts and also gathering 2 saves. At the plate Hunter had a .361 batting
average. In track and field he competed in four events, Long Jump, 4X100 Relay, 4X200 Relay and
4X400 Relay running the anchor leg on each of the relays. In the Long Jump he placed 1st in District and
2nd
in Regional and State. The 4X100 and the 4X400 relay teams placed 1st in District, Regional and
State. The 4X200 relay team was 1st in District and Regional while placing 2nd in State.
Alyssa Huddleston is a junior two-sport athlete for the Quitman Lady Wolverines. In basketball she was
selected 1st team All District as she led the Lady Wolverines in most points scored and most shots
blocked. In track and field she competed in the Javelin Throw and the 3200 Meter Run. She was the
recipient of the coveted Wolverine Award.
Klayton Reeves is a senior point guard for the Weston Wolves. He was selected District 1-B MVP, 2nd
Team All Northeast Louisiana and 2nd
Team All State. He was also selected to play in the State All-Star
basketball game on the East team. Klayton averaged 15 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals per
game his senior year. He participated in FCA for 4 years and FFA for 4 years. This year he was selected
Mr. WHS, Best All Around and Most Athletic.
2017 HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES OF THE YEAR
WESTON
Madison Brown Klayton Reeves
J-HHS
Kaprecia’Shy’Ron Cowans Trinavous Belton
QUITMAN
Hunter Ford Alyssa Huddleston
2017 MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARDS
The Hall of Fame has instituted a new category to acknowledge the contributions of individuals who have
contributed greatly to the furthering athletics in Jackson Parish. A Certificate of Award for Meritorius
Service will be presented to five individuals this year, Simmie T. “Slim” Brown – Sports Official; Bobby
L. Culpepper – Patron; Raymond “Doc” Jeffress – Sports Journalist; Henry J. Kimp – Founder; Ira D.
Reeves – Patron.
Simmie T. “Slim” Brown – Slim has been a sports official for Jackson Parish and the surrounding area for
many years. He has given freely of his time in preseason scrimmages in all sports. He has officiated high
school basketball, baseball & softball, youth baseball and softball and even flag football. High School
athletics has benefitted from the dedication and impartiality of Slim Brown as an umpire or a referee with
a whistle in his hand.
Bobby L. Culpepper – Bobby Culpepper has given freely of his time and resources in furthering athletic
endeavors here in Jackson Parish. He has sponsored many youth sports teams each year as well as
providing assistance and support to our local high school teams in special events and play-off activities.
Raymond “Doc” Jeffress – “Doc” is undoubtably noted for his “Docs Diagnosis” which had run in the
Jackson Independent for many years. He notified us of the efforts of our local teams whether in victory or
defeat. Unknown to many he submitted hundreds of articles to publications around the State of Louisiana
telling of the successes of teams and individual players of our parish that he felt deserved recognition
beyond our borders. In the early years of KTOC radio “Doc” was also a member of the sports broadcast
team.
Henry J. Kimp – Henry Kimp has long held the view that some of the best athletes in our state come from
right here in Jackson Parish. Even though they have not received the recognition that he has felt they
deserved he was determined to create a venue where these athletes and coaches could be acknowledged
and memorialized. From his vision has come the Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame as he gathered a
group of like minded individuals and they formed this organization. Henry Kimp has spent many days
and nights to complete this vision.
Ira D. Reeves – Ira Reeves was a former teacher, administrator and public official that worked tireless to
encourage and foment athletic activities and facilities in Jackson Parish. He spent much time and
personal resources to help further all athletic endeavors in our parish.
2017 MERITORIOUS SERVICE AWARDS
Henry Kimp Bobby Culpepper
Founder Patron
Slim Brown
Official & Umpire
Raymond “Doc” Jeffress Ira Reeves
Sports Journalist Patron
TABLE SPONSORS 2017
CHARLES PIXLEY-(3)
EDMONDS/SOUTHERN FUNERAL HOMES (2)
JACKSON PARISH HOSPITAL
KAPRECIA COWANS-FATHER
KAPRECIA COWANS-MOTHER
MALONE A/C SERVICE
BROOKSHIRE GROCERY COMPANY
PATRICIA CAUSEY
KARIN JONES
HENRY KIMP
ANN MCCREADY
JUDGE TOMMY WILSON JR (2)
CLASSMATES OF JUDGE TOMMY WILSON, JR
MADISON BROWN FAMILY
HUNTER FORD FAMILY
TRINAVOUS BELTON FAMILY
DONATIONS 2017
DR. LEE HUMBLE
CHARLES PIXLEY
DR. BILL TOLAR
BARKSDALE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
RON HOGAN
SHAWN MURPHY/STATE FARM
NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT
The Jackson Parish Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors has
some very exciting news to share. As you know the dream has been to
one day have a museum with all inductees’ pictures and memorabilia on
display for others to enjoy.
The dream has become a reality and the Jackson Parish Sports Hall
of Fame Museum is now located on Hwy 4 between Weston and
Jonesboro at the Jackson Parish Sports & Recreation Complex. It will
be open 8-4 Monday-Friday and also by appointment on weekends. We
invite you to check out our website at jacksonsportshall.com
sponsored by Southern Funeral Home.